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John Thagard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Trauma
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Modern Psychiatry is failing many of us. If you're skeptical of the transactional model of psychiatry, where you rattle off some symptoms and leave with a prescription, then we'll work well together. Living life mental health focuses on truths to facilitate healing. I've held a license to practice nursing since 2001 and have continued my education with real life experiences to connect with people and empower them to work towards a life with meaning. I look forward to hearing your story and coming up with a plan to give you back your life. If you're hoping for something more than a prescription, or if you're already taking multiple medications and still not feeling well, then I'll be happy to help sort things out with you.

My approach to therapy

I work to narrow down the abundance of information about mental health and medications and tailor it to the clients unique circumstances. I am honest about side effects and the limitations of research and safety regarding medications. I listen with my whole head and heart.

What you can expect from me

We'll spend the first session or sessions getting to know you, hearing how you tell your story is as important to hearing your story.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Massachusetts Boston, Advanced Graduate Certification, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of New Hampshire
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychoanalytic, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 25