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Lindsey Nielsen

MSN, PMHNP-BC
She/her/hers

Accepting new clients

Licensed in: New York

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

Education: West Coast University

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Lindsey, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 16 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across New York, specializing in women’s issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, and depression. My strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care was established through my master of science in nursing specializing in psychiatry at West Coast University.

Trained as a psych NP, I’m a generalist with experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions.

As a prescriber I strive to tailor a medication management plan to each patient, meeting their needs and comfort with medications while also addressing the treatment plan. I also like to offer recommendations for complimentary and alternative therapies including over the counter supplements, herbal medications, dietary changes, and lifestyle changes. I have an interest in integrative and nutritional psychiatry and am pursuing advanced education in these fields. I believe mental health is part of whole person health, so I base my practice on addressing needs to promote overall wellness.

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • connect best with gentle, patient people
  • hope to feel less alone through big shifts in your life
  • are looking to reconnect with things you used to enjoy
  • want to understand why certain patterns keep showing up
  • want to feel less weighed down by stress

Specialties

Women’s issues Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Bipolar disorder Depression Chronic illness LGBTQIA+ Care Anxiety ADHD

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Client-centered therapy Life coaching Motivational interviewing Positive Psychotherapy Psychiatric Evaluation

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

Reviews

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“I was very pleased with my first session with Lindsey. She is incredibly kind, patient, a truly active listener, and really smart. I felt very comfortable right away, and I am confident that she and I will be able to communicate effectively. Lindsey validated an emotion I've been struggling with almost immediately, and that is helping me feel that maybe I finally have access to the help I need. I'm looking forward to working with her."

─ H. X.


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“Lindsey was great. She listened and was good at asking the right questions. I really like working with her!"

─ T. V.

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“Lindsey is great! I felt so seen and understood when talking with her and she was very welcoming!"

─ S. D.


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“Lindsey is a great listener and made me feel great about the future."

─ A. A.

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“Had a wonderful and uplifting conversation with Lindsey. She is so warm and welcoming."

─ O. E.

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