Monica Riggs PMHNP-BC
Monica Riggs is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She brings 17 years of medical experience, with the last 6 years dedicated to psychiatric care, including 3 years as a psychiatric nurse practitioner working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Her approach to care is humanistic and whole-person centered, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to meet the individual needs, values, and goals of each patient. Monica combines medical expertise with genuine human connection, helping patients understand their treatment options in clear, simple terms while making informed choices about their mental health journey.
Age Group:
Adults (18+), including elderly populations
Approach to Treatment:
Monica believes in a comprehensive, collaborative, and patient-centered approach to mental health care.
Medication Management & Innovative Treatments: She provides medication management, ensuring that patients fully understand their prescriptions—including how they work and what to expect—with clear, jargon-free explanations. She also offers Spravato and TMS as innovative treatment options.
Whole-Person Approach: She looks beyond symptoms to understand the unique experiences, values, and circumstances that shape a person’s mental health.
Building Trust & Connection: Monica emphasizes the importance of trust and understanding in the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Areas of Specialty:
Monica specializes in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
- Anxiety & Stress Management
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- ADHD/ADD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis & Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & Loss
- Self-Esteem & Body Image Issues
- LGBTQIA+ Support
- Relationship, Separation, & Divorce Issues
- Transitional Life Challenges
Therapeutic Methods & Philosophy:
She believes that mental health treatment should be more than just symptom management—it should empower individuals to take control of their well-being, personal growth, and quality of life.
Medication Management Expertise:
Comfortable Treating:
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Neurodevelopment Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Paranoid Disorder
- Psychosis & Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
- Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Somatic Symptom & Related Disorders
- Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders
Not Comfortable Treating:
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Feeding & Eating Disorders
- Aggressive Behaviors & Impulse-Control Disorders
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology – The Pennsylvania State University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – DeSales University
- Master of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) – DeSales University
Certifications:
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Availability
Available for Both In-Person and TeleHealth Sessions by Appointment
