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Mary Salerno

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anger management, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I bring 27 years of experience in the medical field and a deep commitment to supporting mental health and healing. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee and am certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). I also hold certification as a Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.

Top Specialties: Depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD

Expertise: ADHD, mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, traumatic brain injury, first responders, veterans

My approach to therapy

With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, I am committed to guiding you through your mental health journey with expert medication management and collaborative, goal-oriented care. I prioritize the importance of listening to each patient, ensuring that every treatment plan is personalized, evidence-based, and aligned with the individual’s unique needs and values. I do not rush you through your appointments; I make time to listen.

What you can expect from me

Recognizing that healing is a shared process, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where patients feel respected, understood, and empowered to take an active role in their care. Whether addressing mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, depression, or other psychiatric concerns, I work collaboratively with each individual to build a meaningful therapeutic relationship and support lasting change.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of Tennessee At Knoxville, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Austin Peay State University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Montana), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Tennessee)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anger management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English