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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC

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Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Amanda is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), specializing in providing medication evaluations and ongoing medication management for adults. She has experience with a wide range of mental health concerns, including: PTSD/trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, psychosis, and personality disorders.
She has over 20 years of experience in health care. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she has worked in inpatient, hospital/medical consultation, emergency/crisis, and clinic/outpatient settings. Her diverse background allows her to provide holistic, integrated, and individualized care for each person she works with.
She will work with you to select treatment options that are evidence based & fit within your values/preferences. Her philosophy toward prescribing is to use medications in a minimal and targeted way. If medication is appropriate, she will work with you to find the right medication to help you achieve remission of symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Amanda Braatz now - (651) 899-3761

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Aspen Mental Health

Saint Paul, MN 55102

(651) 899-3761

Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

My website
I am currently offering Telehealth only.
I specialize in Medication Management  
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (651) 899-3761
Photo of Amanda Braatz, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Aspen Mental Health

Saint Paul, MN 55102

(651) 899-3761

Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

My website
I am currently offering Telehealth only.
I specialize in Medication Management  
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • UCare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (651) 899-3761
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (651) 899-3761

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Minnesota / 6553 Amanda Braatz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • University of Colorado, Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Graduated 2018
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 899-3761
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (651) 899-3761

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Medication Management

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (651) 899-3761
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (651) 899-3761

Endorsement

Gao C Vang
Gao C Vang
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSW
Amanda is knowledgeable in medication management. She also provides credible psychoeducation and medical health recommendations. Her patient care and client-centered approach is commendable.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (651) 899-3761
Photo of Amanda Braatz, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (651) 899-3761

Location

Primary Location

Aspen Mental Health

Saint Paul, MN 55102

(651) 899-3761

Additional Location

Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

(651) 899-3761
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I am currently offering Telehealth only.
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Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 899-3761
"
I am currently offering Telehealth only.
Photo of Amanda Braatz, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Amanda Braatz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNPBC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (651) 899-3761