Dr. Michelle Walker, DNP, MD | Get Virtual Care

About Dr. Michelle Walker

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Michelle Walker

Michelle Walker, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC Michelle Walker is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 35 years of healthcare experience, including 17 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner in family medicine, public health, addiction medicine, urgent care, and allergy and asthma. She also has five years of experience providing behavioral health services within public health, helping improve access to mental healthcare for underserved populations. Throughout her career, Michelle has cared for individuals across the lifespan from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and clinical backgrounds, treating complex medical and psychiatric conditions with a deep appreciation for the connection between physical and mental health. Michelle believes effective mental healthcare begins with understanding the whole person—not simply treating a diagnosis. Her approach integrates comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, patient education, lifestyle interventions, and shared decision-making to create individualized treatment plans that support lasting mental wellness and improved quality of life. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care while empowering patients to become active partners in their recovery. Committed to lifelong learning, Michelle has studied herbal medicine for more than 35 years and is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT), Intuitive Herbalist, educator, mentor, and author. While her clinical practice is firmly grounded in evidence-based medicine, these experiences have broadened her appreciation for the biological, psychological, lifestyle, social, environmental, and spiritual factors that influence health and healing. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, understood, and empowered to become an active partner in their care.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Asthma

Other popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Education and background

Practice names

The Walker Institute

Board certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board

Education and training

Robert Morris University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Pennsylvania State University, Master's in Family Health Nursing
South College, Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1235368291

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What practice does Dr. Michelle Walker work with?

Dr. Michelle Walker works with The Walker Institute.

Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Walker have?

Dr. Michelle Walker is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michelle Walker?

Dr. Michelle Walker frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michelle Walker on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Michelle Walker speak?

Dr. Michelle Walker speaks English.

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