Ruth Walkup, PMHNP Psychiatry

Ruth Walkup, PMHNP

Psychiatric Provider

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

Biography

Ruth Walkup, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a dual-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma and PTSD, substance use, sleep concerns, and mood-related disorders. Ruth takes a collaborative, education-focused approach to care, ensuring patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options so they can actively participate in creating a plan that aligns with their goals and values.

Ruth is known for her compassionate, respectful style and her belief in treating every patient with dignity. She enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including veterans, women, and those navigating trauma or chronic health conditions. Outside of her clinical work, Ruth values balance and creativity—she enjoys painting and crafting, walking her dog, hiking with her husband, and participating in weekly Bible study and church activities.

Brightside offerings

Medication

Clinical Focus Areas

ADHD Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychosis Self-Harming Sleep or Insomnia Stress Substance Use Disorders Suicidal Ideation Trauma and PTSD Weight Loss

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Bicultural / Multicultural People Catholicism Caucasus Cultures Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture Interfaith South American Cultures South Asia Cultures Southern European Cultures Western European Cultures

Community & allyship

Chronic Illness Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

PHNP

States served

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Blue Shield of California Carolina Complete Health Cigna GEHA Healthscopes Healthy Blue North Carolina Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care New York City Employees Plan
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