Deidre McHugh

DNP, PMHNP-BC
She/her/hers

Accepting new clients

Licensed in: Washington and Oregon

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

Education: University of Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing

I’ve taken the ADHD Care Pledge to support safe and thoughtful stimulant use

[NAME] is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving our [STATE] clients. [NAME] has [YEARS] years of nursing experience and completed her master’s in nursing with a specialization in psychiatry OR doctor of nursing practice in psychiatry at [UNIVERSITY].

Trained as a psych NP, [NAME] is a generalist with experience in treating a wide range of conditions.

“My approach to treatment”

We’re likely a good match if you…

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Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Anger management Binge eating disorder (BED) Bipolar disorder Burnout Chronic illness College & graduade student mental health Depression Family issues Fertility issues Insomnia Insomnia & sleep disorders Insomnia & sleep issues Impulse disorder LGBTQIA+ care Life transitions Loss, grief, & bereavement Maternal mental health (pre/postpartum) Men's issues Mood disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Race & cultural identity Relationship issues Religion & spirituality Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Stress management Trauma Women's issues Working with LGBTQIA+ populations

Treatment Approaches

Behavioral modification Brief dynamic therapy Client-centered therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally sensitive therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Interpersonal therapy Life coaching Medication management Mindfulness-based therapy Motivational interviewing Person-centered therapy Positive psychotherapy Psychiatric evaluation Psychodynamic therapy Relational therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-based therapy Supportive therapy Talk therapy Trauma-focused therapy

Insurances Accepted

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Insurances Accepted

California

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New York

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Reviews

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“Rachel was excellent! She was professional, very well informed, and understanding. Being new to this I was a little nervous, but she quickly dispelled all anxiety with her personable nature."

— S. S.

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“Very easy to talk to. I felt comfortable immediately!!"

— M. L.

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“Rachel Wise is very sweet."

— A.M.

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“Very personable and very easy to talk and communicate with!"

— J. L.

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“I think I'm going to actually enjoy talking with my provider and will pay my bill before the next visit."

— C. H.

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