Crystal Goods: What Does a PMHNP Do? Psychiatric Medication & Holistic Care Explained

Crystal Goods, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Chicago, Illinois Assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment of mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PMDD, OCD, and trauma Psychiatric medication management integrated with CBT, DBT, and -Motivational Interviewing techniques Telehealth outpatient practice administration and intake procedures Holistic health integration (evaluating hormone impacts, sleep hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and movement) Patient advocacy, symptom tracking, and ongoing care plan customization Pursuing specialized certification in sexuality counseling and education ⁠https://myholistichaven.org/⁠ ⁠  / ⁠   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Zuw... Blog Post: ______________________________________ By the end of this episode, individuals struggling with mental health symptoms will understand what a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner does, how medication management works alongside therapy and holistic care, and how to comfortably start treatment. ______________________________________ In this Badi Behen podcast episode, host Natasha Dhannani interviews Crystal Goods, a Chicago-based Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and founder of My Holistic Haven. Goods clarifies the PMHNP role explaining how these practitioners diagnose and treat mental illness by combining evidence-based medication management with therapeutic strategies like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. The discussion outlines when to seek medication versus traditional therapy, how PMHNPs collaborate with therapists, and what occurs during consultations and initial intakes. Emphasizing patient autonomy, Goods highlights a holistic care model that integrates biological factors like hormones and trauma history with lifestyle basics such as sleep, nutrition, and movement, while debunking social media medication myths and guiding listeners on how to communicate openly with or switch providers without guilt. ______________________________________ Questions that are answered in this podcast episode: 1. What is a PMHNP degree and title? 2. What does a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner do? 3. What is the difference between a PMHNP and a licensed therapist? 4. Can a psychiatric nurse practitioner prescribe medication? 5. Do psychiatric nurse practitioners provide talk therapy? 6. What insurance plans cover psychiatric nurse practitioners? 7. Do psychiatric NPs accept super bills for out-of-network insurance? 8. What conditions does a PMHNP treat? 9. What takes place during a 15-minute mental health consultation? 10. What paperwork is required for a psychiatric intake appointment? 11. How do prescribers know if psychiatric medication is working? 12. How do I tell my psychiatric NP that I want to quit or switch providers without being rude? 13. Is it normal to ghost your psychiatric provider if you don't connect? 14. Is it okay to stop or change my treatment plan if I don't like my medication? 15. How do CBT and DBT differ from medication management? 16. Can a psychiatric nurse practitioner help with trauma? 17. What is a holistic approach to psychiatric care? 18. How can I advocate for myself in psychiatric appointments? 19. I feel like my therapist and my medication provider aren't on the same page, how should they work together? 20. What should I ask during a initial consult call with a psychiatric NP? ______________________________________ 00:00 Welcome to Badi Behen 00:20 Meet Crystal Goods 00:57 Patients and Approach 01:26 Insurance and Telehealth 02:47 Why Mental Health 03:19 What a Psych NP Does 04:20 Misconceptions Explained 06:02 When to See an NP 07:58 Medication Myths and Basics 09:19 Free Consult Calls 09:59 Holistic Care Style 12:29 Building Better Habits 14:19 First Appointment Walkthrough 16:34 If It Is Not Working 18:31 Signs Treatment Works 19:54 When Medication Is Not Needed 20:42 Mental Health Mythbusting 21:44 Big Sister Advice 24:08 Wrap Up and Contact