Laurie Ferrer, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Laurie Ferrer, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
4500 Stellar Dr, Ste 104, Columbia, MO
Laurie Ferrer helps children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in Missouri find compassionate, clinically grounded support through LifeStance Health. As a prescriber, she provides medication management and substance use medication management for patients navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and sleep disorders, with care tailored to each person’s symptoms, goals, and stage of life. She is especially passionate about supporting patients who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those involved in court ordered treatment. Laurie offers thoughtful, steady care for people who need help staying connected to treatment after a higher level of care, as well as those facing complex psychiatric challenges that require close follow-up and individualized medication support. Her practice also includes care for alcohol and drug use issues, eating disorders, and psychosis and schizophrenia, along with related concerns such as grief and medical conditions that affect mental health. Laurie also brings experience supporting autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, first responders, head injuries, LGBTQ+ patients, and military veterans, with treatment rooted in clinical expertise and respect for each patient’s lived experience. She uses evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside medication management when appropriate. Outside of work, Laurie enjoys rare plants and gardening and cares for more than 400 indoor plants. She also likes reading and listening to music.

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About Laurie Ferrer

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laurie Ferrer

Laurie Ferrer helps children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in Missouri find compassionate, clinically grounded support through LifeStance Health. As a prescriber, she provides medication management and substance use medication management for patients navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and sleep disorders, with care tailored to each person’s symptoms, goals, and stage of life. She is especially passionate about supporting patients who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those involved in court ordered treatment. Laurie offers thoughtful, steady care for people who need help staying connected to treatment after a higher level of care, as well as those facing complex psychiatric challenges that require close follow-up and individualized medication support. Her practice also includes care for alcohol and drug use issues, eating disorders, and psychosis and schizophrenia, along with related concerns such as grief and medical conditions that affect mental health. Laurie also brings experience supporting autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, first responders, head injuries, LGBTQ+ patients, and military veterans, with treatment rooted in clinical expertise and respect for each patient’s lived experience. She uses evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside medication management when appropriate. Outside of work, Laurie enjoys rare plants and gardening and cares for more than 400 indoor plants. She also likes reading and listening to music.

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Areas of expertise

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Depression
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Bipolar disorder

Office location

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LifeStance Health - Missouri
4500 Stellar Dr, Ste 104, Columbia, MO 65201

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Maryville University, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1154861276

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Laurie Ferrer has 2 office locations in Columbia, view full addresses on Laurie Ferrer's profile.

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Laurie Ferrer 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 Laurie Ferrer on their profile.

What languages does Laurie Ferrer speak?

Laurie Ferrer speaks English.

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