Maria Albrecht, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
About Me

Maria Albrecht is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has been providing medication management to adult patients since 2021. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, and OCD. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with individuals from marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. She enjoys helping patients understand their treatment plan and feel more optimistic about their future. Maria Albrecht looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey!
Please note that Maria Albrecht does not provide FMLA/Short-Term Disability paperwork for new patients, but she can provide verification of treatment at any time.

Professional experience

2 years of experience

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD

the brightside difference

Why choose Maria Albrecht as your psychiatric provider

This licensed provider offers personal support for conditions like anxiety, depression, and more—delivered with compassion and expertise.

A plan made for you

Your care is built around you. Our caring providers tailor treatment to your individual goals & values, so you can feel better.

Convenient schedule

Flexible options that fit your life. Save on commuting, join sessions from home, & get support without disrupting your routine.

Affordable quality care

We accept insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid—so you can focus on you.

Appointments available as soon as tomorrow.

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Real stories.
Real results.

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I feel MUCH BETTER! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion.”

Tonya T.

“I am just blown away by how EASY this has all been.”

Gina L.

Brightside saved my life. Everything changed for the better!”

William E.

“I am so very grateful to have found Brightside. This is the most hopeful I have felt in maybe two years. Brightside isn't just working for me, it saved me.”

Rachael B

“My life is so much better after starting with Brightside. My doctor truly cares about my well being and I’m just so grateful for this.”

Tyler K

Real Stories.
Real Results.

Read More Reviews

I feel MUCH BETTER! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion.”

Tonya T.

“I am just blown away by how EASY this has all been.”

Gina L.

Brightside saved my life. Everything changed for the better!”

William E.

“I am so very grateful to have found Brightside. This is the most hopeful I have felt in maybe two years. Brightside isn't just working for me, it saved me.”

Rachael B

“My life is so much better after starting with Brightside. My doctor truly cares about my well being and I’m just so grateful for this.”

Tyler K

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s on your mind?

If your question isn’t answered below, view our full list of FAQs here.

Yes, Maria Albrecht is a licensed psychiatric provider. At Brightside Health, all of our psychiatric providers are fully licensed and thoroughly vetted. We ensure that every provider has an active, up-to-date license to practice in your state—so you can feel confident you’re receiving safe, high-quality care from someone qualified to help.

Getting started with Maria Albrecht is simple. At Brightside Health, we make it easy to access high-quality online psychiatric care that’s personalized to your needs. Here’s how:

1. Take our free mental health assessment.
Start by completing a quick online assessment to share your symptoms, goals, and preferences. This helps us understand what you need and recommend the right type of care—including psychiatric support and treatment options.

2. See available providers in your state.
Based on your location and needs, you’ll be matched with licensed psychiatric providers in your state—including [Name Surname]. All providers are thoroughly vetted and experienced in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and more.

3. Book an appointment and start feeling better.
Choose a time that works for you—appointments are fully online and often available within days. Once you book, you’ll begin a personalized treatment plan designed to help you feel better, faster.

Maria Albrecht accepts many major insurance plans through Brightside Health. When you sign up, you’ll be able to enter your insurance information, and we’ll automatically show you providers—including Maria Albrecht—if they are in-network with your plan.

We partner with a wide range of insurance companies to make online psychiatric care more accessible and affordable. If you’re not sure what’s covered, we’ll help you check your benefits before you book—so there are no surprises.

Don’t have insurance? Brightside also offers affordable self-pay plans so you can still get high-quality care.

Maria Albrecht is a licensed psychiatric provider, which means they focus on evaluating mental health conditions and prescribing medications—not providing therapy sessions. If you’re looking for therapy as part of your treatment plan, we have a team of licensed therapists available.

The cost of seeing Maria Albrecht depends on your insurance coverage and plan details. If you’re using insurance, your out-of-pocket cost may vary based on factors like your copay, deductible, and coinsurance. We’ll help you check your coverage before you start care.

If you don’t have insurance, Brightside also offers affordable self-pay plans for both psychiatry and therapy—so you can get the support you need, on your terms.

If you need translation services, Brightside Health does offer some with an interpreter. You can learn more here.

Yes—Maria Albrecht is a Brightside Health provider, which means all appointments are offered virtually. Brightside delivers 100% online mental health care, including telehealth psychiatry and therapy, so you can get the support you need from the comfort of home.

With flexible scheduling, secure video visits, and licensed providers who are trained to deliver quality mental health care online, it’s never been easier to start feeling better from home.

Maria Albrecht offers flexible scheduling through Brightside Health. Once you sign up, you’ll be able to view their available appointment times and choose what works best for you.

Many of our providers offer appointments outside of traditional office hours, including evenings and weekends—so you can get the care you need without disrupting your routine. All sessions are held online, making it even easier to fit mental health care into your life.

Maria Albrecht sends direct messages via the Brightside Health app. You’ll receive emails when you get a new message and other communications from Brightside to help you stay on track with your care.

We know getting timely support matters. At Brightside Health, appointments with providers like Maria Albrecht are often available as soon as the next day—so you can start getting care without a long wait.

Once you complete our quick online assessment, you’ll be able to view Maria Albrecht real-time availability and choose a time that works for you. All appointments are held virtually, making it even easier to fit care into your schedule.

That’s completely okay—finding the right provider is an important part of your care. If you don’t feel like your current provider is the right fit, we make it easy to switch. You can change providers anytime directly through the Brightside Health app, no awkward conversations required.

We’re here to help you find someone you feel comfortable with—because building a strong connection with your provider can make a big difference in your progress.

Appointments available as soon as tomorrow.

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