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Dr. Heather Ryan

(she, her)
Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Accepts

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

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am aware of how hard it is for any individual to speak about personal struggles with someone who is new to them. Because of this I work diligently to try and make every individual feel as comfortable as possible when they are brave enough to come in for treatment. I feel it is a privilege to walk alongside my clients through some of life’s greatest challenges and then to help them thrive.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I have 20+ years of experience as a nurse with a strong background in various medical issues. I graduated from ASU with my doctoral degree in 2019. I have had extensive postgraduate training in the fields of trauma, attachment, mindfulness, and psychiatric treatment for women during pregnancy, and postpartum. I work collaboratively with my clients and their therapists, considering both medical and non-medical approaches to treatment including supplements and lifestyle changes.

What you can expect from our first session

You can expect to feel heard and not rushed through your appointment. All concerns will be met with a compassionate and direct approach. Controlled substances are prescribed judiciously and only if I feel they are appropriate. Paperwork can be filled out after a therapeutic relationship has been established.


Heather's style is

Warm
Affirming
Holistic

Insurance carriers Heather accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Heather

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Arizona State University
License type: APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Arizona)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Location

810 North 6th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003