Amy Read
Professional Nurse
“I am a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of experience. I obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and hold a national certification with the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult & Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.”
- United States
- New York
- Amy Read
About Me
Approach
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In-person & Online
Services
Services Offered:
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
Learn more about PsychiatrySex Therapy
Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.
Learn more about Sex TherapyStress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Stress ManagementPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Works With:
- Adults
- Elderly
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about ADHD / AttentionBehaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderHeadaches
Recurrent headaches or migraines that may have psychological contributing factors such as stress, tension, anxiety, or emotional distress.
Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
Learn more about OCDSleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
Professional Nurse
A registered nurse who may work in mental health settings, providing nursing care and support to people with psychological conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
South Carolina Department of Labor; Licensing and Regulation
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Maryland Board of Nursing
Nursing
New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions
Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care
Qualifications
Walden University
Chamberlain University - College of Nursing
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Bronson Methodist Hospital
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