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Monika Mcdonald

MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
She/her/hers

Licensed in: Pennsylvania

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

Education: Wilmington University

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Monika, a double board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across Pennsylvania, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, binge eating disorder. My strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care was established through my post-graduate psychiatric specialization at Wilmington University.

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

My primary focus is on establishing therapeutic alliance. I believe that this is the building block of the client/NP interaction. I build relationships with my patients based on professional integrity, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. I also integrate lots of psychoeducation, empathy and active listening to foster hope and compliance with my recommendations.

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • appreciate people who notice your small wins
  • are trying to feel more comfortable in social situations
  • are trying to make peace with the thoughts that overwhelm you
  • want help getting your spark back
  • hope to feel less alone through big shifts in your life

Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Bipolar disorder Anger management Depression Chronic illness Insomnia & sleep issues Loss, grief, & bereavement Maternal mental health (pre/postpartum) Men's issues Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Client-centered therapy Motivational interviewing Psychiatric evaluation Medication management

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Highmark
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Reviews

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“I had a great experience with Monika! I felt like she really listened to me and validated all of my emotions and concerns and is interested in helping me best, in which ever method that may be."

— R. G.

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“I loved my session with Monika! She was very attentive, educated, and sensitive with very good insight and feedback."

— A. W.


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“Monika was great. This is the first time I've been in therapy as an adult, and I wasn't 100% sure what to expect, but I very much appreciated it."

— J. M.


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“Monika was awesome! Very engaged and listened to my issues. She came up with a plan that I whole heartedly feel comfortable with"

— D. K.


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“Monika was informative and patient all throughout our session. I appreciated her transparency as well."

— W. S.