Courtney Paton

MSN, PMHNP-BC
She/her/hers

Accepting new clients

Licensed in: New York

Focus areas: students (18+), seniors, and new or expecting parents

Education: Sage Colleges

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Courtney, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 10 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across New York, specializing in maternal mental health, depression, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. My post-graduate psychiatric specialization was completed at Sage Colleges, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care.

As a psych NP, I treat a broad spectrum of mental health conditions in addition to my specializations.

My approach to treatment is warm, open, non-judgmental, supportive, and solution-oriented

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • appreciate calm, grounding conversations
  • are adjusting to all the emotions of parenthood
  • want gentle support during tough weeks
  • want to set up routines that don’t feel impossible
  • want support managing urges without shame

Reviews

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“I love working with Courtney! She is thoughtful, patient, insightful, and deeply caring. I so appreciate her guidance and support and am so grateful for everything that Lavender has done for me and my mental health. It's easy, helpful, and affordable!"

─ L. K.


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“She made me feel safe to open up. She made me comfortable to express anything she had questions for."

─ C. M.


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“Very friendly communication, I felt comfortable being open."

─ O. B.


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“Felt very comfortable and heard."

─ K. P.


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“I feel heard and validated."

─ N. D.


Specialties

Maternal mental health (pre/postpartum) Depression Bipolar disorder College & graduate student mental health Life transitions Family issues Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Relationship issues

Treatment Approaches

Psychiatric evaluation & medication management Client-centered therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Featured Content

  • Anxiety • Depression

    Holidays & Heartaches: 4 Tips for Coping This Season

    Navigating through the holiday season can be challenging, especially for those coping with loss, loneliness, or complicated family relationships. Here are some practical tips to help you regain joy during the holidays.

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    By Courtney Paton, MSN, PMHNP-BC

    |   4 min read

  • Depression • Perinatal Care

    Embracing the Light: Battle with Postpartum Depression

    Courtney Paton shares her personal experience battling postpartum depression, describing how she managed feelings of isolation and anxiety, and the factors that led her to ultimately seek professional help.

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    By Courtney Paton, MSN, PMHNP-BC

    |   5 min read