Rita Nicholson | MSN, PMHNP-BC

Accepting New Clients

Rita (she/her/hers) is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving our Alaska clients. Rita has over 20 years of nursing experience and completed her post-master’s psychiatric training at University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Trained as a Psych NP, Rita is a generalist with experience in treating a wide range of conditions.

"I take an empathetic, team-based approach to care, working closely with each person to understand their unique situation and reduce symptoms that affect their quality of life. I strive to create a safe, open space where any topic can be explored. As a prescriber, my treatment decisions are grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe the combination of therapy and medication often leads to the best outcomes."

Specialties:

  • Women’s Issues

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • LGBTQIA+, gender, & sexuality topics

  • Insomnia & sleep issues

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Life transitions

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Trauma

  • ADHD

  • Anger management / Impulse disorder

  • Binge eating disorder

  • College & graduate student mental health

  • Loss, grief, and bereavement

  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

  • Stress management

  • Burnout

Treatment Approaches:

  • Psychiatric Evaluation

  • Medication Management

  • Client-Centered Therapy

  • Strength-Based

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Psychiatric Evaluation

  • Trauma Focused

Insurances Accepted:

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

  • Oxford

  • United Healthcare