VALERIE BALDWIN-THOMAS, MSN, ACNP-BC, & PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner Valerie Baldwin-Thomas, MSN, ACNP-BC and PMHNP-BC, holds dual board certifications as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience treating clients in hospital settings and outpatient clinics.
This nurse practitioner is interested in exploring with clients what are their goals for their health and practices a person-centered, holistic approach to health care.

As a nurse practitioner, she will diagnose and prescribe medications and treatments that provide the greatest benefit while limiting side effects or excessive costs. She will incorporate solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapies to compassionately treat clients to meet their health goals. She will incorporate integrative and complementary medications and treatments to improve functionality where possible.

Areas of expertise for diagnosis and treatment of adults includes:
o Attention deficit disorders
o Autism Spectrum disorders
o Anxiety disorders
o Bipolar spectrum disorders
o Depression disorders
o Trauma disorders and post-traumatic stress disorders
o Substance use disorders and treatment of addiction problems

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing in Advanced Practice Adult Holistic Health – The University of Texas at Austin. Graduated with honors.
Post-masters’ Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Texas Tech University.
Post-masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, The University of Texas at Austin.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Graduated with honors.