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Susan Cummings

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She, her, hers)
14 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, PTSD, Diabetes
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of experience in health care, I provide medication management combined with brief psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). My approach is informed by medical science, Zen practice and the healing power of creativity and laughter.

My approach to therapy

Everyone is welcome here. I do not discriminate based on ability, sex, gender, family/relationship structure, country of origin, religion, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, legal status, political associations, or any other identity. With a background that includes family practice, I offer a thorough approach that considers your complete health history and challenges. I am the best fit for clients seeking specialized help with insomnia and those open to using medication along with therapy for mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and ADHD.

What you can expect from me

I see patients online and in person, between 9am-5pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, in Lacey, WA. Hours shown here on Headway reflect my availability for a free 15 minute initial consultation. I believe that anyone has the capacity to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss and rediscover joy. While we can’t prevent difficulties from arising, we can work together to better understand and overcome them.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at University of New Hampshire, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Washington State University College of Nursing
  • License type
    ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, PTSD, Diabetes
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English