Dr. Annette
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP (she, her)
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I’m Dr. Annette Smith, a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Born in the U.S. and raised in Ghana, I bring a deep understanding of how culture, spirituality, and tradition shape emotional well-being. My practice blends evidence-based psychiatry with soul-enriched therapy — helping individuals heal from trauma, break generational patterns, and embrace their divine purpose. I specialize in treating youth and adults facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality challenges, addiction, and trauma-related concerns. We’ll explore your story, restore balance, and empower you to create your destiny.
I bring a culturally grounded and spiritually informed approach to mental health care. My mission is to help clients heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges by integrating evidence-based psychiatry with spirituality, cultural awareness, and self-discovery.
I offer Soul-Enriched Therapy, a personal approach that blends medication, psychotherapy, spiritual insight, and cultural understanding. Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity, or life transitions, I provide a safe, supportive space to help you break generational cycles, embrace forgiveness, and create your own path toward wholeness and peace.
Call or Email Dr. Annette Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 606-2890
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Dr. Annette Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 606-2890
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 404976 Annette Smith
- In Practice for 3 years
- Columbia University, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Graduated 2023
- Membership with Sigma Theta Tau international Honor Society of Nurses 2023
- Membership with American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Annette Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 606-2890
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Eating Disorders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Annette Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 606-2890
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
German ,
Twi
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
German ,
Twi
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Annette Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (646) 606-2890
Location
Primary Location
New York Medical Behavioral Health Services, P.C.
New York, NY 10013
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Nearby Areas
Dr. Annette Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 606-2890