Tami  McManus

Tami McManus

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 November 17, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Binge eating disorder
  • Depression
  • Life coaching
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Insomnia & sleep issues

Professional statement

Tami is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Maryville University. Tami's specializations include Anxiety, ADHD, Binge Eating Disorder, Depression, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Life Coaching, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (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 specialties include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.


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.


Specialties

Binge eating disorder - Support around distorted body image and beliefs around food; counseling to reshape problematic behaviors and thought patterns; coping strategies for reducing or eliminating episodes of binge eating.

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 coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

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




Clientele

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • GEHA
  • Health Plans Inc.
  • Healthcare Partners
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • 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
  • The Empire Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • 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 Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Tia, Nurse Practitioner |, 2022 - Present
Matrix Medical Network, Nurse Practitioner, 2020 - Present
CVS Health, Nurse Practitioner, 2021 - 2023
ProHealth Partners , Nurse Practitioner, 2020 - 2021

Maryville University, St. Louis, MO, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP), 2022
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, Master of Science Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Certificate in Nursing Education, 2017
Columbia University, Coursera, Health Informatics for Innovation Certificate, 2017


Licensure

New York: 404917


Languages

English