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Ruthellen Trimmer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she)
28 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Ruthellen, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 28 years of experience supporting people through some of life's most challenging moments. Mental health has always been personal to me — watching my own family navigate those struggles is what called me into this work, and giving back to my community is what keeps me going. Outside of the office, you'll find me cheering on my favorite teams or staying active, because I truly believe movement and joy are part of the whole picture.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in working with depression and anxiety, offering medication management and therapy support as needed, because I know that healing rarely looks the same for any two people. My style is warm and easygoing, and I try to make every interaction feel more like a conversation than a clinical appointment. I genuinely care about the people I work with, and I bring that upbeat, grounded energy into every session.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is really about getting to know each other. I want to hear your story, understand what you've been experiencing, and figure out together what kind of support makes the most sense for you. There's no pressure and no judgment, just an open, honest conversation about where you are and where you'd like to be. From there, we'll build a plan that feels right for you, adjusting as we go.

If you're ready to take that first step, I'd love to connect and start this journey together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Energetic, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    28 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Stony Brook University, M.S.Ed at Adelphi Univeristy
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish, American Sign Language