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Ann Bisland, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS is a pediatric nurse practitioner and mental health specialist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults in achieving academic success and mental well-being.
She employs an evidence-based, integrative approach to assess and treat patients ages 3 to 21, addressing biological, psychological, and social factors to uncover the root causes of each condition. Her personalized treatment plans may include medication and supplement management, behavior modification strategies, 504 Plan/IEP support, and guidance on optimizing nutrition and sleep.
Ann specializes in diagnosing and managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and other impulse control disorders, as well as select sleep-wake and elimination disorders.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in pediatric primary care from Yale University, followed by additional training in child and adolescent mental health. Her background in pediatric primary care allows her to integrate medical and psychiatric perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach to treatment.
Ann’s office is located at 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Suite 208, Wakefield, RI 02879. She offers both in-person and online appointments to provide accessible care for patients and families.
Years of Experience: 10 years
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Functional Medicine - Specialized clinical care using blood work, genetic testing, and other medical testing to care for the patient holistically
I am currently accepting new patients for psychiatric evaluations and treatment management.