Profile image of Courtney  Paton

Courtney Paton(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC
New York
Anxiety -Bipolar disorder- Depression- Life transitions-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Courtney Paton is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She earned her Master of Nursing in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Specialization at Sage Colleges. Courtney's specializations include Maternal Mental Health / Pre / Postpartum, Depression, Bipolar, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Life Transitions, Family Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues, Religion & Spirituality, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sleep Disorders, Stress Management, Women’s Issues, Insomnia & Sleep Issues, Infertility, Burnout, Anxiety.


Message to clients

Did you know that nurses have been the most trusted profession for 17 years straight? Lavender is a nurse-founded and nurse led practice, which makes us super unique! Our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners are fully independent and can offer the same treatment interventions as our psychiatrist colleagues. Our providers have extensive training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and enjoy spending time with clients to help them heal.

Lavender, offers a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both prescriptions & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years


Sage Colleges, Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , 2018

Licensure

New York: 402589

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Optimum
  • Oscar Health
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Courtney Paton

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$150 (20min)