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Shanna James

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I started out as a registered nurse in acute psychiatric care before becoming a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. That hands on experience shapes how I practice today. I see patients across every stage of life, from children to older adults, and I focus on conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I ask a lot of questions early on because I want the full picture before we build a plan together. My goal is simple: help you feel steady again, with care that fits your actual life, not a generic template.

My approach to therapy

I lead with questions, not assumptions. Before I suggest anything, I want to understand your history, your goals, and what has or hasn't worked before. I stay open to adjusting course as we learn more together, and I'm direct about what I'm seeing and why, so you always know where things stand.

What you can expect from me

Expect a thorough conversation, not a rushed checklist. I'll ask detailed questions about your history, symptoms, and goals so we can build an accurate picture together. We'll talk through options openly, and you'll leave with a clear, specific plan for what comes next.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English