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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
236 Pleasant Street Suite #6 Methuen, MA 01844
Making the decision to get help isn't always easy, but it is an important step towards reclaiming your healing and growth. I strongly believe in building a therapeutic relationship by providing a safe, confidential, and reliable environment for my patients. Although the bulk of my practice is in medication management, I believe that combining therapy and medication management usually yields the best results with treatment goals. The goal of my treatment is to help my patients achieve their fullest potential and to improve their quality of life.
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, working with clients of all ages, gender and cultures and demographics. However, at the current time this office has not have any intake availability for children and adolescents.
Currently accepting new clients for Telehealth or In-person appointments at the Methuen office. If you would like to learn how I may be able to help you, please give my office a call to set up an initial consultation and discuss your treatment goals.
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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Essex Psychiatric Associates

236 Pleasant Street

Suite #6

Methuen, MA 01844 map

(978) 788-9495
Virtual appointments are available via Tele health
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (978) 788-9495
Photo of Dr. Alice Karanu - Essex Psychiatric Associates, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Essex Psychiatric Associates

236 Pleasant Street

Suite #6

Methuen, MA 01844 map

(978) 788-9495
Virtual appointments are available via Tele health
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Group Insurance Commission
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellpoint
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (978) 788-9495

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Alice Karanu

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Massachusetts / RN2274028 Alice Karanu
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Northeastern University, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth Doctorate Degree (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / 2023
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (978) 788-9495
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (978) 788-9495

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (978) 788-9495
Photo of Dr. Alice Karanu - Essex Psychiatric Associates, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (978) 788-9495

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (978) 788-9495
Photo of Dr. Alice Karanu - Essex Psychiatric Associates, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (978) 788-9495

Location

Primary Location

Essex Psychiatric Associates

236 Pleasant Street

Suite #6

Methuen, MA 01844

(978) 788-9495
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Virtual appointments are available via Tele health
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Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (978) 788-9495
"
Virtual appointments are available via Tele health
Photo of Dr. Alice Karanu - Essex Psychiatric Associates, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Essex Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (978) 788-9495