Erika Hood

I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth psychiatric care/medication management for adults. I earned my Master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 2017.

My professional experience includes work in Community Mental Health Centers and psychiatric consultation in emergency department settings. These roles have strengthened my ability to provide thoughtful, individualized care for adults with a range of mental health needs.

I work with adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. I am also working toward certification in perinatal mental health disorders and welcome the opportunity to support individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

My practice is currently telehealth only. At this time, I do not provide ADHD evaluations or prescribe controlled substances, including benzodiazepines, as these services require in-person evaluation. This may change in the future.

I provide psychiatric assessment and medication management, with attention to the whole person and the factors that may affect emotional well-being. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel heard, informed, and actively involved in their care.

Your first appointment is a time for us to get to know one another and begin to understand what brings you to care. We will discuss your current concerns, mental health history, medical history, current medications, and any previous treatment experiences. We will also talk about your goals and what you hope will improve with treatment.

Because appointments are provided by telehealth, we will begin by confirming your location, contact information, and a plan for reaching support in an emergency. Please join from a private, quiet location whenever possible so that you can speak comfortably and confidentially.

Together, we will review treatment options and develop an initial plan that reflects your needs and preferences. This may include medication recommendations, discussion of therapy or other supports, and follow-up planning. There is no expectation that you will have all the answers during the first visit; the goal is to create a respectful, collaborative foundation for your care.