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Suzanne Phipps

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she/her/hers/ella)
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, and welcome. I'm glad you're here.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with almost 20 years of healthcare experience caring for individuals across the lifespan. I earned my Bachelor of Science (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Illinois Chicago and my Doctor of Education (EdD) from Olivet Nazarene University.

My background includes neonatal intensive care, pediatrics and adult primary care, undergraduate and graduate nursing education, and academic and healthcare leadership. These diverse experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that recognizes the connection between physical, emotional, and overall well-being.

My approach to therapy

Seeking help takes courage, and my goal is to provide a safe, open, compassionate, and judgment-free space.

As a PMHNP and FNP, I take a whole-person approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by many aspects of life.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we'll work together to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop a treatment plan that supports your goals. I believe healing and growth are possible, and I'd be honored to be part of your journey.

I believe you are more than your symptoms. You have already made it this far, and that speaks to your will. With support, self-awareness, the right tools, growth and healing are possible.

My mission is to improve your mental wellness and be here to support you to create the life that you were meant to live and be the person that you were meant to be.

What you can expect from me

Before we meet, you'll complete intake forms and evidence-based screening questionnaires. I review this information carefully beforehand to better understand your symptoms, medical and mental health history, current stressors, and treatment goals.

These assessments help us identify patterns, establish a baseline for tracking progress, and make the most of our time together. My goal is to understand the whole person, not just the symptoms, so we can create a personalized treatment plan that supports meaningful and lasting improvement.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at University of Illinois At Chicago
  • License type
    FPA APRN (Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English