Denise Lynam, APRN, PMHNP

Denise Lynam, APRN, PMHNP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NJ
4.75
“Denise is great! She was very thorough. Asked many questions. Extremely sweet. I would recommend her to anyone!”
Jessica H.March 27, 2026
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
94% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.75

Average wait time

4.76

Bedside manner

4.76
“Denise is great! She was very thorough. Asked many questions. Extremely sweet. I would recommend her to anyone!”
Jessica H.March 27, 2026Video visit
“I would recommend booking this provider and booking through Zocdoc again and again. It was stress free and efficient. ”
Rebecca S.March 12, 2026Video visit

About Denise Lynam

Focus areas

Adolescent Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Denise Lynam

The healing journey is deeply personal, and I believe it deserves compassionate, supportive care every step of the way. As a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a strong foundation in emergency medicine, I bring a holistic perspective to care that recognizes the close connection between physical and mental health. Years of experience in high-acuity environments helped me understand how often individuals in crisis go without consistent mental health support. It was in these settings that I discovered my true passion for working with patients facing psychiatric challenges. My clinical approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a deep respect for each person’s unique experience. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where patients feel truly heard and empowered in their healing journey. Whether managing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, or more complex psychiatric conditions, I focus on treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms. My goal is to help each individual achieve greater balance, stability, and overall quality of life through compassionate, personalized care.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Geriatric Psychiatry
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Geriatric Psychiatry

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Wilkes University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1962166231

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.76
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I would recommend booking this provider and booking through Zocdoc again and again. It was stress free and efficient.
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Denise is great! She was very thorough. Asked many questions. Extremely sweet. I would recommend her to anyone!
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Our visit was great! Denise Lynam is very professional and treated us with knowledge and respect!
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I feel like she really understood me and listen to me. Very pleasant, very patient, would definitely use again.
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She is absolutely a great listener. Helped me so much and looking forward to our next appointment
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100 percent recommend, great listener and very happy how appointment went
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This doctor was condescending, very inappropriate towards me did not help me at all
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It was an amazing experience, especially for a first timer!
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Quick, simple, professional help. Would recommend.
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I had my second appointment with Denise tonight and she canceled my appointment 30 minutes prior via text message because she “forgot she had dinner plans with her parents”. If you are looking for a provider who respects your time and takes your mental health seriously, I suggest you keep looking. It’s hard to find a good provider and as someone who also reads reviews to know what I’m getting into… don’t waste your time with Denise. She won’t care about wasting yours.
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Great communicator and listener. Made me feel very comfortable, it was very easy to talk to her and be fully honest with her. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I highly recommend her to anyone including my family and friends.
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Very helpful. Listened to my needs.
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Denise is awesome, it was my first appointment with her, she made me feel very comfortable . I like doing video call, her call was clear with no problems. I would definitely recommend her. Thank you Denise ….
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Great experience, thank you!
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Would certainly recommend Denise to a friend. Asked me many questions in order to get to know me, and I do feel that she got to know me. She was very friendly, open-minded and sympathetic.
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Denise Lynam was professional, down to earth and understood all my symptoms and was able to give me a diagnosis right away. She is easy to speak with and was a clear communicator. I was very happy with my appointment with her and will see her again in a couple of weeks.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Denise Lynam?

Denise Lynam frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Lynam on their profile.

What languages does Denise Lynam speak?

Denise Lynam speaks English.

How do patients rate Denise Lynam in reviews?

36 patients have reviewed Denise Lynam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4.76/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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