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Crystal Simmons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she/her)
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been in the nursing field for 30 years, 13 of those as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. A lifetime of experiences has taught me empathy. Seeing people at their worst and their best. There is nothing better than assisting someone to wellness. All areas of psychiatry interest me, but working with women in all stages of life is special.

My approach to therapy

Psychiatric treatment, especially in medication prescribing, requires trust. You are a very important part of a team when working with me. My style is not to write a prescription and return months later. You have choices. We will discuss options. I will provide you with all of the risks and benefits to assist you in making the choice that fits you the best. It's not always medication!

What you can expect from me

You can expect that I will LISTEN! We will discuss your symptoms, how they affect you, your goals, and how I can help you reach those goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing at State University of New York Upstate Medical University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Panic disorders, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English