Danielle Hammons, PMHNP

Biography

"Dr. Danielle Hammons, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. With over 18 years of nursing experience—including 6 years in psychiatric care—she brings deep compassion and clinical expertise to her work.

Dr. Hammons believes mental health is a foundational part of overall well-being and is committed to providing high-quality, culturally sensitive care. Her therapeutic approach blends empowerment, evidence-based interventions, and a holistic view of healing, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can build resilience and work toward their personal goals.

She has experience across diverse settings, including long-term care, hospice, corrections, and both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, giving her a broad and patient-centered perspective. Dr. Hammons is passionate about supporting women, veterans, trauma survivors, and individuals seeking to create meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time with her children and their four dogs."

Brightside offerings

Medication

Clinical Focus Areas

ADHD Anger Management Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Sleep or Insomnia Trauma and PTSD

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture

Community & allyship

Men's Mental Health Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

PHNP

States served

Arizona Iowa Idaho Illinois Minnesota Montana North Dakota New Mexico Oregon South Dakota Virginia Washington

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia BCBS Minnesota Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health CareOregon Cigna Community Health Plan of Washington Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon)