Lashonda Richards, PMHNP Psychiatry

Lashonda Richards, PMHNP

Psychiatric Provider

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

LaShonda Richards, PMHNP, is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Psychiatric Mental Health with over six years of experience providing patient-centered psychiatric care. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other mood-related concerns, with a strong focus on evidence-based medication management. LaShonda takes a collaborative, personalized approach to care, helping patients feel informed, supported, and actively involved in their treatment journey.

LaShonda’s style is compassionate, empowering, and grounded in whole-person wellness. She enjoys working with both adolescents and adults, including veterans, and is committed to developing practical, sustainable treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals and lifestyle. Outside of her clinical work, she values balance and well-being through traveling, staying physically active, and spending time with family and friends.

Brightside offerings

Medication

Clinical Focus Areas

Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Sleep or Insomnia

Languages

English

Identity

She/Her/Hers

Community & allyship

Veterans

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Community Health Plan of Washington GEHA Healthscopes Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care
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