Shanna Richwine, PMHMP-BC

Shanna, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings an empathetic, advocacy-focused approach to mental wellness. With a strong foundation in acute care and crisis management, she is committed to helping diverse individuals achieve optimal psychological health and recovery.

Shanna‘s extensive clinical experience is rooted in high-acuity environments. Prior to specializing in psychiatry, she worked as an Emergency Room Nurse, developing critical skills in de-escalating patients in acute mental health crises and advocating for appropriate treatment. This experience was further enhanced as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), where she provided compassionate care, forensic expertise, and crucial psychological support to individuals navigating traumatic moments.

 

Shanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Chamberlain University. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from St. Joseph’s University, specializing as a PMHNP.

 

As a PMHNP, Shanna has gained valuable experience across the care continuum, including outpatient private clinic practice. She specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, differential diagnosis, and advanced psychopharmacology for a wide range of conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders, PTSD, and complex trauma.

 

Always striving to provide safe, inclusive, and collaborative care, Shanna practices deeply informed trauma-responsive principles. She possesses extensive experience providing specialized, affirming care to the LGTBQIA community, addressing unique challenges related to identity, transition, relationship dynamics, and minority stress. Shanna works closely with patients to integrate evidence-based pharmacological treatment with psychoeducation and supportive therapy, recognizing the unique biological, psychological, and social factors that influence mental health.