What is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables them to perform physical and psychological assessments, make diagnoses, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
This helps individuals take care of their emotional, psychological, and social well-being, just like physical health, a healthy mind affects how we think, feel, and behave in daily life. The goal of mental health care is to help people feel better, manage challenges, and live fulfilling, balanced lives.
At Lavender Retreat, we now offer mental health services with a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This role combines advanced nursing practice with psychiatric expertise, ensuring accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care.
Services Include:
Diagnosis and Treatment – Identifying mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more.
Medication Management – Prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychiatric medications to support symptom relief and stability.
Psychotherapy and Counseling – Using evidence-based approaches to help patients develop coping skills.
Patient and Family Education – Teaching individuals and families about conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and long-term wellness.
Care Coordination – Collaborating with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and community resources to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
Preventive Care and Health Promotion – Supporting resilience, stress management, and lifestyle changes to maintain mental well-being.
Pricing & Insurance Information:
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During this 80-minute visit, your psychiatric provider will get to know you, how you are feeling, and your current stressors. We will clarify your treatment goals and develop a plan that may include medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
$375
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*50-55 minute supportive therapy session to discuss how you are feeling and manage your medications, if necessary.
$250
*30-minute supportive therapy session to discuss how you are feeling and manage your medications, if necessary.
$200
*30-minute Telehealth Service
All visits are held using a HIPAA secure Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom link the day of your visit.
$200
*50-minute Telehealth Service
All visits are held using a HIPAA secure Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom link the day of your visit.
$250
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We are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, and United. We can help check your insurance coverage.
Each plan is unique and may require a co-pay or a deductible amount to be reached prior to eligibility. The private rates and the insurance rate may differ. We bill directly to the insurance company.
How to request an appointment: Please email us dcinfo@lavender-retreat.com for your insurance information or call us at 202.450.2329
How to request a brief free consultation, please send an email to dcinfo@lavender-retreat.com to request a free appointment only.
You must provide a minimum of one day (24 hours) notice if you wish to cancel a scheduled appointment or you will be charged a $100 late cancellation fee. Missed appointments/no-shows will be charged $150.
How do I get my medication refilled?
Prescriptions will be written with enough medication to last until your next appointment. Urgent refill requests may take 24-48 hours to process.
