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Tammy Word

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Great to meet you!

I genuinely understand the significance of prioritizing mental health for overall happiness and stability in life. It takes great courage to seek help, so congratulations on taking that step! With 20 years of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner working with patients in the community, I transitioned my focus to working with individuals ages 18-99 and addressing their mental health needs. I'm here to offer my empathy and expertise to help you through this difficult time.

  • Adult ADHD medication management
  • Women’s mental health
  • Mood & anxiety disorders
  • Medication optimization / second opinion
  • Complex medication histories

“I provide psychiatric medication management for

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • ADHD (adult)
  • PTSD
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Medication optimization
  • Second opinions
  • Psych consults
  • Offer same-week or within 72-hour appointments
  • Add evening OR early morning slots (even 1–2/week)

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 that you feel respected in our relationship. I’ll be there to listen to you, challenge you, and support you along the way."

What you can expect from me

Hey there! We always start with an introductory session, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve. We’ll work together to figure this out! I always strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Walden University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Minnesota)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English