Welcome. I’m Dr. Helen Lancy, a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience specializing in mental health care. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, personalized medication management, and long-term treatment planning for adults seeking relief from emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.
My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate conditions such as ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances, complex issues that often overlap and require thoughtful, integrated care. Whether you're dealing with a long-standing diagnosis or are seeking help for the first time, I meet you where you are, without judgment.
With a background in both hospital and outpatient settings, I combine clinical precision with a human-centered approach. I take the time to understand your story, clarify your symptoms, and work with you to create a sustainable treatment plan that fits your goals, values, and lifestyle.
Above all, I believe effective psychiatric care begins with trust, empathy, and collaboration. Healing is a process, and you're not meant to do it alone. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, stability, and emotional well-being, at a pace that feels right for you.
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ADHD in adults often goes unrecognized. I help you uncover how it affects your life, and offer practical, evidence-based treatment.
Common Signs:
Difficulty concentrating
Forgetfulness and disorganization
Impulsivity or low frustration tolerance
My Approach:
Diagnostic evaluation
Personalized medication management
Coaching and behavioral strategies
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Depression can interfere with motivation, energy, and emotional connection. I work with you to identify underlying causes and create a supportive, structured treatment plan.
Common Signs:
Persistent sadness or low mood
Fatigue and lack of motivation
Changes in sleep or appetite
My Approach:
Thoughtful diagnostic assessment
Evidence-based medication options
Ongoing monitoring and support
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Anxiety can be persistent and overwhelming, affecting your thoughts, body, and daily life. I provide targeted care to help reduce fear and restore a sense of calm.
Common Signs:
Constant worry or overthinking
Physical tension or restlessness
Panic attacks or avoidance behaviors
My Approach:
Precise diagnostic evaluation
Medication management if appropriate
Techniques to manage symptoms and triggers
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Mood disorders like bipolar disorder involve emotional highs and lows that can disrupt your life. I offer care focused on stability, insight, and long-term balance.
Common Signs:
Mood swings or emotional intensity
Periods of high energy followed by crashes
Irritability or impulsivity
My Approach:
Evaluation for bipolar or related disorders
Tailored mood-stabilizing treatments
Support for emotional regulation
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Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical effects. I offer trauma-informed care that helps you understand your experiences and begin healing in a safe, supportive environment.
Common Signs:
Nightmares or flashbacks
Emotional numbness or detachment
Hypervigilance or sleep disturbances
My Approach:
Trauma-sensitive psychiatric evaluation
Medication to ease anxiety or sleep issues
Collaboration with trauma therapists when needed
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Sleep is essential for mental health. I help identify and treat the causes of poor sleep, whether rooted in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or mood disorders.
Common Signs:
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Daytime fatigue or low energy
Racing thoughts at night
My Approach:
Sleep-focused psychiatric evaluation
Medication support (if needed)
Sleep hygiene strategies and routine-building
Dr. Lancy’s areas of expertise also include addiction, alcohol use, coping skills, drug abuse, grief, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual abuse, substance use, and women’s issues.
Dr. Lancy is currently in-network with 200+ insurance plans to help make care more accessible. Below are some of the most commonly accepted providers.
Don’t see your plan? Contact our office to confirm eligibility, we’re in-network with over 200 insurance providers.
