Nicole Chang
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC Practice: Lavender
New York
Accepting Online
Updated May 12, 2023
Nicole Chang
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- College & graduate student mental health
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race & cultural identity
- Relationship issues
Professional statement
Nicole is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Master’s of Science at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Nicole's specializations include Anxiety, Bipolar, College & Graduate Student Mental Health, Depression, PTSD, Race & Cultural Identity and Relationship Issues.
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
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
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 Closed
- Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 1 year
Licensure
New York: 404417
Languages
English
Mandarin