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Vanessa Richardson, APRN, RN, NP

Vanessa Richardson, APRN, RN, NP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PA
Vanessa Richardson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience and extensive experience in outpatient psychiatry, telehealth, ADHD evaluations, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis treatment across children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She specializes in ADHD, executive functioning concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis, and polysubstance use. Care is collaborative, individualized, evidence-based, and focused on helping clients better understand symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve long-term stability and wellness. A structured and comprehensive diagnostic process is used when evaluating ADHD and related behavioral health concerns. Evaluations may include clinical interviews, collateral information, rating scales, and optional virtual behavioral health assessments completed remotely through Pearson. Common assessments may include Conners 4, ASRS, BASC-3, Brown Executive Function Scales, Vineland-3, Vanderbilt Scales, and other clinically appropriate tools based on age and presenting concerns. These at-home assessments are often highly recommended to support diagnostic clarity and individualized treatment planning. There is a strong focus on substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, relapse prevention support, recovery-focused treatment planning, and coordination with therapists, PCPs, and treatment programs when appropriate. Same-day appointments are available, along with some weekends. Virtual statewide appointments in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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About Vanessa Richardson

Clientele seen

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

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Richardson

Vanessa Richardson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience and extensive experience in outpatient psychiatry, telehealth, ADHD evaluations, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis treatment across children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She specializes in ADHD, executive functioning concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis, and polysubstance use. Care is collaborative, individualized, evidence-based, and focused on helping clients better understand symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve long-term stability and wellness. A structured and comprehensive diagnostic process is used when evaluating ADHD and related behavioral health concerns. Evaluations may include clinical interviews, collateral information, rating scales, and optional virtual behavioral health assessments completed remotely through Pearson. Common assessments may include Conners 4, ASRS, BASC-3, Brown Executive Function Scales, Vineland-3, Vanderbilt Scales, and other clinically appropriate tools based on age and presenting concerns. These at-home assessments are often highly recommended to support diagnostic clarity and individualized treatment planning. There is a strong focus on substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, relapse prevention support, recovery-focused treatment planning, and coordination with therapists, PCPs, and treatment programs when appropriate. Same-day appointments are available, along with some weekends. Virtual statewide appointments in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Geriatric Psychiatry
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Weight Loss Consultation
Anxiety Disorder
Geriatric Psychiatry
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Wilkes University, Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • Wilmington University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Walden University (Adult Gerontology Nursing)

NPI number

1235349515

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What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Richardson?

Vanessa Richardson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Richardson on their profile.

What languages does Vanessa Richardson speak?

Vanessa Richardson speaks English.

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