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Laura Nazzaro, 

PMHNP-BC

Laura Nazzaro is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a total of 11 years experience in the field. She received her bachelor’s degree from Boston University and her graduate degree from University of IL Chicago. She is currently working on a doctorate from University of South Carolina. Her specialties include treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other common mental health problems in both children and adults.  In addition to clinical duties, she has served as a clinical instructor for dozens of nurse practitioner students pursuing psychiatric studies. She holds memberships with both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the North Carolina Nurses Association. She enjoys working closely with patients and patient’s family members. She approaches every individual with respect and nonjudgmental way. 

Qualifications

Boston University, College of Arts and Sciences; Boston, MA January 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

 

University of Illinois – Chicago, College of Nursing, Graduate Entry Program, Chicago, IL
Graduation Date (Registered Nurse): May 2009
Graduation Date (Master of Science in Nursing): December 2011

 

University of South Carolina - College of Nursing; Columbia, SC
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Anticipated graduation 2022

Certifications

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)  


Registered Nurse

Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Certified
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)


Advanced Cardiac Life Support


Hospice/Bereavement Counseling Training– Advocate Hospice 

insurance accepted

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areas of interest

Depression

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Anxiety

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ADHD

Autism

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Bipolar Disorder

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Auditory/Visual Hallucinations

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PTSD

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OCD

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ODD

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Verbal Aggression

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Alcohol Abuse

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Substance Abuse

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Postpartum Depression/Related Issues

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Disordered Sleep

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