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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
Milford, CT 06461
From Blah to Better. That’s the goal. Not perfection. Not pretending everything is fine. Just better. Maybe your brain won’t slow down. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding it all together. Maybe something feels off, or you just don’t feel like yourself anymore. Through medication management, therapy, or both, we’ll help you understand what’s going on and start feeling better.
Call or Blues & Blahs now for a free 15 minute consultation - (203) 350-0329

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Milford, CT 06461

(203) 350-0329

Blues & Blahs

95 Mill Street

A

Springfield, MA 01108 map

Website
From wherever you are to feeling better. In-person in MA and telehealth across MA, CT, NY, RI, and FL.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Medication Management 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
From Blah to Better. Affirming therapy and medication management for life's blues, blahs, and everything in between.
Blues & Blahs
Let's Connect (203) 350-0329
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Milford, CT 06461

(203) 350-0329

Blues & Blahs

95 Mill Street

A

Springfield, MA 01108 map

Website
From wherever you are to feeling better. In-person in MA and telehealth across MA, CT, NY, RI, and FL.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Medication Management 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
From Blah to Better. Affirming therapy and medication management for life's blues, blahs, and everything in between.
Blues & Blahs

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna Medicare
  • ConnectiCare
  • Evernorth EAP
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare
  • HUSKY Health
  • MassHealth
  • MBHP | MassHealth
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Surest
  • TRICARE
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
  • Out of Network
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Life can be confusing. Paying for mental health shouldn't be. We accept many insurance plans and offer self-pay options, with clear costs upfront.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329
"
Life can be confusing. Paying for mental health shouldn't be. We accept many insurance plans and offer self-pay options, with clear costs upfront.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Nelson Leach

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Connecticut / 8964 Nelson Leach
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Duke University , Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner , Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Fairfield University Doctorate of Nursing Practice / 2020
  • Degree/Diploma from Fairfield University Family Nurse Practitioner / 2020
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I am a dual board-certified PMHNP and FNP with 20 years of healthcare experience. I earned my DNP from Fairfield University and completed psychiatric specialty training at Duke University. My experience includes Yale New Haven Hospital, the VA, and founding Blues & Blahs, a queer-owned practice.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329
"
I am a dual board-certified PMHNP and FNP with 20 years of healthcare experience. I earned my DNP from Fairfield University and completed psychiatric specialty training at Duke University. My experience includes Yale New Haven Hospital, the VA, and founding Blues & Blahs, a queer-owned practice.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Medication Management

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
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Psychiatric treatment may involve medications and/or therapy to treat and manage symptoms. We offer controlled substances to treat anxiety. We also treat side effects caused by psychiatric medications such as weight gain, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, insomnia & more!
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329
"
Psychiatric treatment may involve medications and/or therapy to treat and manage symptoms. We offer controlled substances to treat anxiety. We also treat side effects caused by psychiatric medications such as weight gain, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, insomnia & more!
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329

Endorsement

Cortes Counseling
Cortes Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, APRN, PsyD
Dr. Leach has been such an amazing provider to collaborate with, that we absolutely endorse and recommend him to anyone looking for help. He is empathetic, understanding, and meets his clients where they are; he is so motivated and it is truly inspiring!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • LGTQIA+ and Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We utilize shared-decision making to develop a plan that's individualized to your needs.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329
"
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. We utilize shared-decision making to develop a plan that's individualized to your needs.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 350-0329

Location

Primary Location

Milford, CT 06461

(203) 350-0329

Additional Location

Blues & Blahs

95 Mill Street

A

Springfield, MA 01108

(203) 350-0329
"
From wherever you are to feeling better. In-person in MA and telehealth across MA, CT, NY, RI, and FL.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call for a free consultation now - (203) 350-0329
"
From wherever you are to feeling better. In-person in MA and telehealth across MA, CT, NY, RI, and FL.
Photo of Nelson Leach - Blues & Blahs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Blues & Blahs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PHMNPBC, DNP-BC
Call for a free consultation now - (203) 350-0329