Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Illinois
Angelica Pucha
MSN, PMHNP-BC
Accepting new clients
Angelica is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving our clients in Illinois. She’s been in nursing for over 24 years and completed her psychiatric training at the University of Maryland.
Trained as a psych NP, Angelica is a generalist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions.
“While serving as a Navy nurse, I witnessed firsthand the invisible wounds carried by many service members returning from combat. I saw the emotional toll deployment had on them. The anxiety, depression, and PTSD that too often went untreated due to stigma or lack of access to care. Watching people suffer in silence, especially those who had already sacrificed so much, stirred something in me. I knew I wanted to do more than just recognize their pain—I wanted to be part of their healing, that’s why I became a psych NP.”
Insurances accepted:
Aetna | Blue Cross Blue Shield | Magellan Health | Medicare | Oscar Health | Oxford Health Plans | UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
Who Are Psych NPs?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners (psych NPs) are mental health specialists who provide therapy, prescribe medications, and offer holistic care by addressing both symptoms and the underlying factors contributing to mental health conditions. They’re highly trained to understand your unique situation, including identifying multiple conditions or uncovering underlying causes.
One of the things that sets psych NPs apart is their emphasis on collaboration—they create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. They’ll work with you to build a care plan and check in with you often to see whether it’s working or if it needs adjusting.
Why Choose a Psych NP?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners (psych NPs) are mental health specialists who provide therapy, prescribe medications, and offer holistic care by addressing both symptoms and the underlying factors contributing to mental health conditions. They’re highly trained to understand your unique situation, including identifying multiple conditions or uncovering underlying causes.
One of the things that sets psych NPs apart is their emphasis on collaboration—they create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. They’ll work with you to build a care plan and check in with you often to see whether it’s working or if it needs adjusting.
