Tasha Pittman
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC Practice: Lavender Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
New York
Accepting Online
Updated June 23, 2023
Tasha Pittman
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Insomnia & sleep issues
Professional statement
Latarsha is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing at Austin Peay State University. Latarsha's specializations include Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, Insomnia & Sleep Issues and PTSD.
We believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access which is why we strive to respond to clients right away or within 24 hours of inquiry; and we always have appointments available within one week. Our team of friendly, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners care deeply for their communities and are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care that is backed by science.
At Lavender, we help people flourish. Our specialities include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.
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
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- GEHA
- Health Plans Inc.
- Healthcare Partners
- Meritain Health
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tufts Health Plan
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $140 (20min)
Location(s)
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Tue 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Wed 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Thu 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Fri 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Sat 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Sun 8:00am - 2:00pm
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Licensure
New York: AP131076
Languages
English