OGDENSBURG – Stacey Ryan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner recently joined the United Helpers Behavioral Health Team. Specializing in comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, Ryan sees patients of all ages. 
Stacey Ryan, PMHNP-BC
Ryan completed undergraduate studies in psychology at SUNY Plattsburgh in 2011. She then attended Yale University in New Haven, CT, earning her registered nursing degree and then her Master’s of Science in Nursing, graduating magna cum laude. She completed internships at Yale Behavioral Health Services, Yale Internal Medicine Group, and Cassena Care in Connecticut. Ryan joins United Helpers following employment with Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.
“My passion is making quality mental health care accessible to North Country residents,” said Ryan. "The opportunity to help improve mental health within our community is a true privilege." A native of northern New York, she graduated from Massena Central.
Ryan is Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practice. She treats anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, insomnia, stress-related conditions and has a special interest in the areas of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR).
In the spring, Ryan will be completing her yoga instructor certification and is looking forward to integrating more holistic approaches into her daily practice.
“Stacey Ryan is a very welcome addition to the team,” said David Nelson, Director of Behavioral Health Services for United Helpers. “She’s a North Country native who returned to serve her community. This is how dedicated and committed she is to the North Country.”
Ryan will see patients at the United Helpers Behavioral Health Centers located in Canton and Ogdensburg. To schedule an appointment, call 315-541-3042 in Ogdensburg and 315-386-0264 in Canton.
