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Sunshine Rivas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I've been in the field of mental health for over 20 years and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings w/ clienteles w/ diagnosis of depression, anxiety, mood d/o and psychosis.

My approach to therapy

Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey. It’s important to me that we communicate openly and you feel respected in our relationship. We will look at medication management, psychotherapy and lifestyle modification to address your mental health concerns.

What you can expect from me

I always start with an introductory session, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in seeking treatment. In this session, I will complete a psychiatric assessment and formulate a treatment plan to achieve goal for seeking treatment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Pacific Islander, Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, 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
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychoanalytic, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Tagalog