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Ricardo Toledo Amador

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Maternal mental health
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Call me Ric. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience caring for adolescents, adults, and older adults across inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and perinatal/postpartum mental health concerns. My background in acute behavioral health has given me extensive experience supporting people through everyday challenges and crises alike. I provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care in English and Spanish, focusing on helping you feel understood and actively involved in your treatment.

My approach to therapy

I believe mental health care works best when it's collaborative. My role is to listen carefully, understand your unique experiences and goals, and use my clinical expertise to help you make informed decisions about your care. I take an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach that recognizes there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Whether we're discussing medication, lifestyle changes, therapy, or a combination of approaches, we'll work together to create a plan that fits your needs and supports long-term wellness.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is about understanding the whole picture. We'll talk through what brought you here, your symptoms, your medical and mental health history, and the challenges you're facing. I'll conduct a comprehensive evaluation, but our conversation moves at a pace comfortable for you. By the end, you'll leave with a clear assessment summary, a chance to ask questions, and a personalized treatment plan built around your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing
  • License type
    APRN-NP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner) (Oregon), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Men's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish