Charissa Turner
MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
She/her/hers
Accepting new clients
Licensed in: Arizona and Massachusetts
Focus areas: students (18+), seniors, and new or expecting parents
Education: University of Cincinnati
I’ve taken the ADHD Care Pledge to support safe and thoughtful stimulant use
Hi, I’m Charissa, a double board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with 15 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across Arizona and Massachusetts, specializing in anxiety, ADHD, college and graduate student health, and depression. My master’s degree and psychiatric training were completed at the University of Cincinnati, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care.
Trained as a psych NP, I’m a generalist with experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions.
My approach emphasizes collaboration and partnership with my patients. I believe strongly in patient-centered care, where individuals are actively involved in every aspect of their treatment journey. This includes collaboratively selecting therapy modalities and medication options that best suit their unique needs and preferences. While I offer expert guidance and necessary suggestions, I refrain from a directive approach. Instead, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where we work together to develop a treatment plan that empowers patients to take ownership of their mental health and achieve their therapeutic goals.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
Insurances Accepted
Arizona
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Healthcare
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare
Massachusetts
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Healthcare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Tufts Health Plan
- Magellan Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare
Reviews
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“I genuinely enjoyed my conversation with Charissa. She seems empathetic and understanding and to be a good listener, as well as sharp, knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and grounded. I look forward to continue working with her.”
— R. C.
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“It was very easy to speak openly with Charissa. This is the first time that I’ve met with someone in this respect and she made me very comfortable.”
— B. S.
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“She was kind and really made an effort to identify what problems I am facing.”
— S. S.
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“Felt like she really was paying attention, asking questions, interested in learning me, interested in helping me meet my goals. I felt heard and respected. So far been a really good experience. It’s tough to transition to a new provider but I am happy with how my experience with Charissa has been for our two visits so far!”
— H. T.
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“It was the best virtual appointment I have ever had. She was patient, through, and kind. I’m so glad I found lavender and this practitioner.”
— J. M.


