Angelica Pucha, NP, MSN, PMHNP, PMHNP-BC, IL

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.52

Average wait time

4.50

Bedside manner

3.80

“I really liked how Angelica listened to me and asked questions relating to everything I was telling her. She made connections to everything and was very clear when communicating with me to make sure I understood what the next steps were for my plan. She is very knowledgeable and I look forward to meeting with her again. ”

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About Angelica Pucha

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Insomnia

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Interpersonal

Positive Psychology

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Angelica Pucha

Hi, my name is Angelica, and I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving clients in Illinois. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and sleep issues, bipolar disorder, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), anger and impulse management, and college and graduate student mental health. With over 20 years of nursing experience and post-master’s psychiatric training from the University of Maryland, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare, and together with my colleagues at Lavender Psychiatry, I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected, and cared for.

What should a new client know about working with you?

PLEASE NOTE, I’M IN-NETWORK WITH AETNA, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, CIGNA, MAGELLAN HEALTH, MEDICARE, OSCAR, OXFORD, AND UNITED HEALTHCARE. I DO NOT ACCEPT MEDICAID. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, engagement, and a genuine personal connection. I am committed to providing a client-centered, evidence-based, holistic approach to care. In collaboration with the patient, I develop personalized treatment plans unique to their history, lifestyle factors, and genetic variables and offer support through their mental health journey. While serving as a Navy Nurse, I witnessed firsthand the invisible wounds carried by many Service Members returning from combat. I saw the emotional toll deployment had on them — the anxiety, depression, and PTSD that too often went untreated due to stigma or lack of access to care. Watching people suffer in silence, especially those who had already sacrificed so much, stirred something in me. I knew I wanted to do more than just recognize their pain — I wanted to be part of their healing, that’s why I became a Psych NP. Starting treatment can be a scary and intimidating process, I’ve successfully treated many people who are new to psychiatric care.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Booking Process: Request your appointment time on Zocdoc. My office will email you an online intake form to ensure I’m able to help you. If we’re a fit, we’ll reach out to confirm an appointment time. I try my best to keep slots available each week for new clients. Your First Visit: The initial session is a comprehensive, one-hour evaluation which allows me to understand your current symptoms and difficulties, and learn about important aspects of your past psychiatric, medical, social, educational, and family histories. At the end of the session, we’ll determine the best treatment course. Session frequency ranges from weekly to monthly depending on the type of treatment you’re looking for. If you’re already seeing a therapist, I’m happy to collaborate with them while guiding the medication aspect of your treatment. However, many of my clients see me for both therapy and medication management. My practice, Lavender Psychiatry, is founded and fueled by board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners who create therapeutic journeys that are kind, convenient and transparent so that people can flourish. We have a fantastic team that works together to ensure our clients are well taken care of. This includes our care concierge team who is available 7 days a week between your appointments, to help answer questions and assist with any issues regarding coverage and prescriptions etc. We also have covering providers in case I’m away and an urgent matter arises. I look forward to meeting you and helping you in your journey to a brighter future!

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
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More information on payments and coverage

If you use your insurance with us, we can reduce out-of-pocket expenses and still offer high-quality care. You may not have any cost related to your visit with us, depending upon your insurance plan. Most patients pay a small copay per visit, subject to any deductible or coinsurance that your health plan has.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

New Patient Visit

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

New Patient Visit

Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Lavender - Illinois

Board certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education and training

University of Maryland, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1407291933

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.52

Wait time

4.50

Bedside manner

3.80

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Office did not contact me and were unaware of my appointment. I was not seen today which is what I wanted.

April 30, 2025Lauren R.Verified patientVideo visit

I really liked how Angelica listened to me and asked questions relating to everything I was telling her. She made connections to everything and was very clear when communicating with me to make sure I understood what the next steps were for my plan. She is very knowledgeable and I look forward to meeting with her again.

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