Very insightful first visit. There is a lot to unpack with my ADHD. I like that Sarah gave me a different viewpoint on how to approach it, with holistic strategies like meditation and lifestyle changes in addition to medication. I think that is something often overlooked with ADHD treatment, the effect our habits can have. She gave me a lot to think about. I will definitely have questions on my next visit about what we talked about.
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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
—Reid
Very easy and intuitive for scheduling. I got an appointment within a few days and was seen. I like that Jack takes more time than many other places I have been to, because a lot of places do short 15 minute visits, whereas these are actually long enough to address everything I want to address. I covered almost everything I wanted in my initial visit, and what we could not cover we addressed in the next visit. I am very happy here and my medication is working well.
—Codey
Appointments are fairly easy to get scheduled. If I need to make a change between appointments, Jack is good about getting back to me and giving me the link to reschedule, which is nice. Sometimes I have meetings come up and I am not always able to attend, but he is flexible. They send me the scheduling link after each appointment to make it easy. One thing I would recommend is sending reminders before the appointment, because reminders can go to my spam, but I did get the text message, so that works too.
—Simone
Most Major Insurances Accepted
Accepts: Aetna, CIGNA, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare,
UMR, GEHA, Meritain, and Aetna Student Health.