Nicholas Wright - Peak Wellness Psychiatry

California Providers

We accept insurance.

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

Very personable and knowledgeable. Made it easy to get my ADHD meds.

—Nina

The staff are great about getting back to me between visits. I had a billing question I was not clear about with my insurance. It is not anything they did wrong, my insurance just was not clear. They send invoices and they sent me my benefits information before my appointment. They gave me clarity on my benefits after I asked additional questions, which made it easy. They simplified it. I got it figured out literally by the end of the day with their help. Much appreciated.

—Corinne

The turnaround time between appointments is pretty quick. I came back in two weeks for my return visit to look at how the medication is working. The best thing about the service is that I can reach my nurse practitioner easily by sending messages on my phone without having to call and go through multiple people. If I have an issue with a pharmacy, they follow up typically the same day. The second thing I like is that I feel heard and understood when they address my symptoms. They ask the question a few different ways to understand how my ADHD affects not just one area of my life but all of it, and they look at the patterns over time to see it from my perspective.