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Heather Burson

MSN, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, APRN

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

Heather is a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their best mental health. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each stage of life.

Heather completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mercer University and earned her Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Alabama. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holds a Master’s in Pharmacology certification, and is currently working on her Integrative Psychiatry certification.

With a strong background in clinical and academic settings, Heather specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), women’s mental health, and eating disorders.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Heather takes an integrative and mindfulness-based approach, blending evidence-based practices with holistic strategies to support her patients’ well-being. As part of her integrative care plan, she evaluates labs, nutrition, and exercise status to develop personalized treatment plans that address the whole person.

What you can expect from our first session

Heather is committed to fostering an inclusive and affirming environment where all individuals feel seen, heard, and respected. She uses culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care to create a safe space for patients of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. She is passionate about building trusting relationships and empowering her patients on their journey toward healing and well-being.


Heather's style is

Empowering
Participatory
Holistic

Insurance carriers Heather accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Heather

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of Alabama
License type: APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Florida)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Sleep disorder, and Women's Issues
Modalities: Neuropsychological Testing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)