Summary
Provider Training
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Other - Neuroscience Educational Institute | Psychopharmacology | 2004 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Founder, Vice President & PMH-APN | Center for Family Guidance Clinical practice as PMH-APN, supervised clinical staff, multiple administrative duties, contract negotiations | 1997 - 2010 |
| PMH Clinical Specialist & Nurse Therapist | Philadelphia Child Guidance Center Psychiatric/Mental Health Family Therapist, Crisis Evaluations & Management, PMH Nursing | 1989 - 1997 |
| Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | APNSolutions, LLC Psychiatric mental health evaluations & therapies
Psychopharmacological Evaluation & Management
Psychopharmacogenetic Testing to Personalize Medication Options | 2011 - Present |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Committee | Contemporary Forums Develop conference theme, format & identify expert speakers for Psychiatric Nursing Annual Conference in Philadelphia | 2010 - Present |
| Member | Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Member | 1988 - Present |
| Member | International Society of Psychiatric Nurses Member of general Society & Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing Society | 1990 - Present |
| Member | NJ State Nurses Assn & Am Nurses Assn Member | 1990 - Present |
| Director Legislative Affairs, president Emeritus | Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (NJ) Work with SPAPN board, legislators, PMH & Nursing organizations & patients to advance legislative issues impacting adv practice nurses in NJ--especially barriers to practice | 1991 - Present |
| Addictions Council Steering, Advanced Practice & LACE Committees | American Psychiatric Nurses Association Advance the practice psychiatric nursing & it's associated modalities on the national level. Influence practice guidelines, scope & standards & legislative agendas | 1990 - Present |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Book | Am Psychiatric Publishing, Inc | Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Nurses | 2013 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | The Nurse Practitioner Journal | Intermittent Explosive Disorder: A Study in Personalized Psychopharmacotherapy | 2014 |
| Book | FA Davis | Pocket Psych Drugs: A Point of Service Clinical Guide | 2010 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Registered Nurse - Sub-Specialty: Psychiatric
- Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health
As a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years experience, I join with my patients to provide therapies & comprehensive medication evaluations to improve physical & emotional symptoms that are interfering with overall quality of life.
Years In Practice: 35 (started in 1991)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Medical Philosophy: Holistic Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 0
Most Recent Review: None
Office & Staff Evaluation Not rated
Locations
Affiliated Practices
APNSolutions, LLC
123 Egg Harbor RdSewell, NJ 08080
Practice At 2630 E Chestnut Ave Suite D-4
2630 E Chestnut Ave Suite D-4Vineland, NJ 08361
New York Medical Behavioral Health Services
765 E Route 70 Building AMarlton, NJ 08053
Practice Colleagues
Dr Loretta Johns, PHD - Psychologist
Karen Glenney, LCSW - Social Worker
Alexis Udalovas, APN - Nurse Practitioner
Catherine Doughten, APRN - Nurse Practitioner
Ilyssa Riley, LCSW - Social Worker
Joel Friedman, PHD - Psychologist
Nina Scarpinato, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner
Lynette Albanese, LPC - Counselor
Michelle Fluegel, LCSW - Social Worker
Jeanine Miles, LPC - Counselor
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Genetic Testing
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Relapse Prevention
- Relational Psychodynamic Therapy
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- Cymbalta
- Sertraline Hydrochloride
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Laura L Leahy, APN accepts the following payment methods:- Other
- Discover
- American Express
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check M.O.
- Cash
More info: Payment in full is expected at the time of your session. Cash, Checks & Major Credit Cards are accepted. A cancellation or no show without 48 hours notice will be charged the full session fee. Visit www.APNSolutions.com for current session fees
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
As a sole practitioner, my relationship is with my patients not the insurance companies. As such, I am able to keep my rates reasonable & my time available for my patients. I do provide comprehensive receipts which you can submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement if applicable.