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Meriah Paige Ward, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and med management

Winston Salem, NC · Telehealth

Clinical bio

Meriah Ward is a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in North Carolina, providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic clarification, and medication management for adults with a focus on neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and trauma-informed therapy. They specializes in supporting clients with ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma-related concerns, integrating evidence-based pharmacologic treatment with relational, strengths-based psychotherapy. Meriah also offers clinical documentation for disability, workplace accommodations, and gender-affirming care, and is committed to clear, collaborative communication that centers patient autonomy and safety.

Specialties

  • • Personality Disorders
  • • Women's Issues
  • • LGBTQ+ Affirming
  • • Identity & Race
  • • Anxiety
  • • Depression
  • • Eating Disorders
  • • Relationship Issues
  • • Substance Use
  • • ADHD
  • • Autism Spectrum
  • • Bipolar
  • • Trauma & PTSD
  • • Behavioral Issues
  • • Insomnia Treatment
  • • Complex Trauma
  • • Perinatal Mental Health
  • • Child & Adolescent Issues
  • • Self-Esteem
  • • OCD
  • • Life Transitions
  • • Anger Management
  • • Career & Burnout
  • • Sexuality & Intimacy
  • • Grief & Loss

Treatment modalities

  • • CBT
  • • DBT
  • • Psychodynamic
  • • Motivational Interviewing
  • • Somatic / Body-based
  • • Medication Management

Populations served

  • • Students
  • • First Responders
  • • Veterans
  • • Postpartum
  • • Healthcare Workers
  • • BIPOC
  • • Adults
  • • LGBTQ+

Age groups

  • • Children (6-12)
  • • Adolescents (13-17)
  • • Young Adults (18-25)
  • • Adults (26-64)
  • • Older Adults (65+)
  • • Early Childhood (0-5)

Insurance & billing

  • • Humana
  • • Optum
  • • Medicare
  • • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • • Aetna
  • • Sliding Scale
  • • United Healthcare
  • • Cigna
  • • Medicaid
  • • Self-pay (300 intake, 150 follow-up)

Licensure

  • CA·NPActiveTelehealth
  • VA·NPActiveTelehealth
  • NC·NPActiveTelehealth

Telehealth available in: CA, VA, NC

Identity & lived experience

Gender identity
Non-Binary
Pronouns
they/them
Race / ethnicity
White
Languages
English
LGBTQ+ affirmingNeurodiversity-informedVeteran-informed

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