Shannon Dempsey, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Edison, NJ
Online only
About me
Shannon’s clinical focus includes the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, substance use, and chronic mental illness. She specializes in psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapeutic interventions for adults ages 18 to 65.
Shannon is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience in the psychiatric field. Her background includes working in child and adult inpatient care, community mental health crisis stabilization, and substance use treatment. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University and began her career as a psychiatric nurse in an inpatient hospital setting. While completing her graduate studies at Wilkes University, Shannon worked as a travel nurse, providing compassionate psychiatric care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients across diverse settings.
During your first visit, you can expect a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, thoughtful discussion of your goals, and education about your diagnosis and treatment options. Shannon believes in a truly collaborative approach—working alongside you to make informed decisions and ensuring you feel heard and supported every step of the way. She also values teamwork and is happy to collaborate with other clinicians to provide well-rounded, coordinated care.
License
License(s)
Education
Wilkes University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Out of Network
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Horizon
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Medication Management
- Mental Health Professionals
- Phobias & Fears
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- Veterans
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Medication Management
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media