Could not recommend the service more. I desperately needed help for what I suspected might be ADHD. Jonathan is very knowledgeable on adult ADHD and how it presents for me. I think ADHD is very poorly understood, and I felt truly listened to. The assessment is thorough. Every single staff member I interact with is friendly and helpful. My quality of life has improved 100 percent since I got on the right treatment. Very grateful for the help.
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Nicholas Wright MSN, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Meet Me
Hi, I’m Nick.
Most people come to me feeling low, unfocused, and drained, and wanting to get back to the person they used to be. Many aren’t sure whether what they’re dealing with is depression, anxiety, ADHD, or some mix of all three. There is a lot of overlap between them, and sorting it out takes time and a careful look at the whole picture.
That’s the part I care most about. I take the time to listen, get to know you and what’s going on in your life, and build a plan with you rather than for you. Patients often tell me they feel heard in my visits, sometimes for the first time after seeing other providers.
I also make sure you understand your care: what the diagnosis means, why a medication might help, and what we are trying to accomplish. You should never leave a visit wondering why we’re doing what we’re doing.
If that sounds like the kind of care you’re looking for, I’d be glad to work with you.
Conditions I Help With
I work with adults across a wide range of mental health concerns. People commonly come to me for:
- Depression, low energy, and low motivation
- Anxiety, stress, and burnout
- ADHD and difficulty focusing
- Focus problems where anxiety, depression, and ADHD overlap
- Obsessive thoughts and compulsions (OCD)
- Bipolar disorder and mood changes
- Trouble sleeping and the effect it has on mood
- Feeling stuck, or not like yourself
- Medication management as part of a holistic plan
- Supportive therapy alongside medication management
Together we’ll look at the whole picture and build a plan that fits your life.
Why I Chose Psychiatry
My path into psychiatry started right out of school, when I took a job as a psychiatric care technician on an inpatient unit. In my first week there I worked with a patient who was so unwell she seemed almost absent. Within a few days of starting treatment she was herself again, and you would never have known anything had been wrong.
That stayed with me. I saw how much good psychiatric care can change someone’s life, and I’ve wanted to do this work ever since.
My approach today is collaborative. Medication is often part of the plan, but it is never the whole plan. I’m a strong believer in lifestyle changes, like exercise, nutrition, and sleep, because I’ve seen what they do for both physical and mental health. We’ll find small, realistic steps, often just 10 to 15 minutes a day, that help settle your stress response and improve how you feel day to day. I also provide supportive therapy as part of our visits.
If you’re unsure about medication, that’s okay. We’ll talk through your concerns openly, and nothing moves forward until we agree on it. If medication isn’t right for you right now, I’ll help you find other ways to get support, including connecting you with a therapist.
“I want you to understand why we’re doing what we’re doing, and to feel like we’re in this together.” – Nicholas Wright works with you to build a plan you understand and agree with.
Education:
West Coast University: Anaheim, CA: MSN
Xavier University: Cincinnati, OH: BSN
Mount Vernon Nazarene University: Mount Vernon, OH: BA, Psychology
Licensure: California
A Bit About Me
Outside of work I stay active with weightlifting and exercise, which is part of why I believe so strongly in lifestyle changes. I play guitar, enjoy video games, and read a lot of history, and ancient civilizations are a particular favorite.
Scheduling
Appointments are available online and often within four business days. You can self-schedule your session anytime
What Our Patients Say
4.9 Out of 5 Stars
Overall rating of
54 patient reviews
—Marcus
I feel very comfortable talking to Ryan about my challenges and the things I am not happy about. He helped me consider symptoms I had dismissed for a while when it came to eating patterns. He gives me great strategies for nervous system regulation that also benefit my ADHD. He explained how the eating is tied to nervous system regulation and to the ADHD, and how regulating that would help. I have put some of the exercises into practice and I am still seeing benefits.
—Felix
I highly recommend this service. The people are professional, knowledgeable, and experienced with treating many mental health conditions. It is beneficial for me because I have anxiety alongside my ADHD, and a lot of it is more anxiety than ADHD. By helping me with that, my ADHD got better. I have come to a better understanding of mental health as a spectrum and how each person falls into different severities. Charlene explains everything thoroughly, and it made it easier for me to get on the right medications.
—Theresa
Most Major Insurances Accepted
Accepts: Aetna, CIGNA, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare,
UMR, GEHA, Meritain, and Aetna Student Health.