Derek
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Let's Connect (877) 473-4576

Have you ever left a psychiatric appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or like you couldn't truly speak your mind? Finding the right mental health provider shouldn't feel like walking on eggshells, nor should it feel like your treatment is being dictated to you. If you are looking for a provider who actually listens, explains the "why" behind every decision, and treats you as an equal partner in your own care, you are in the right place. In my practice, there is no need to censor yourself. Come exactly as you are, speak how you want to speak, and let’s have real, honest conversations about what you’re going through.
I do not believe in a "my way or the highway" approach to mental health. True healing happens when we collaborate. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my role is to bring clinical expertise to the table, while you bring the expertise of you. Together, we will build a treatment plan that aligns with your specific goals.
I'm committed to transparency. Whether we're discussing a thorough clinical assessment, a new diagnosis, or exploring medication management options, I will break down every detail in plain, easy-to-understand language. We will never move forward with a plan until all of your questions are answered and you feel completely comfortable with our next steps.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Derek Terrell now - (877) 473-4576
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Aetna EAP
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Student Health
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Cigna Medicare
- Cofinity | First Health
- EmblemHealth
- Fidelis
- First Health
- Health Net
- HealthFirst
- Humana Medicare
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Partners Direct Health
- TRICARE
- United Health/Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Wellpoint
Derek Terrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (877) 473-4576
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 405612 Derek Terrell
- In Practice for 4 years
- Regis College, Master's Degree, Graduated 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Boston Healthcare System PMHNP Residency Program / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Derek Terrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (877) 473-4576
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Psychosis
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Derek Terrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (877) 473-4576
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Psychoeducation
Derek Terrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Email me or call with questions - (877) 473-4576
Location
Additional Location
Brookline, MA 02446
(877) 473-4576Nearby Areas
Derek Terrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (877) 473-4576