Naomi Powell, PMHNP

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Get to know Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Naomi Powell, who serves patients in Arlington, Texas.

Naomi is a compassionate psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with an extensive 17-year career in healthcare. She currently sees patients at her private practice – The Mind Matters Mental Health Services – in Arlington, Texas.

With a commitment to fostering happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives, she emphasizes patient-centered care in crafting personalized treatment plans. She firmly believes that it’s okay not to be okay and encourages individuals to take the courageous step of seeking help for their mental health.

Academically, Naomi earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2012. Building on this foundation, she pursued a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management at WGU Texas, completing the program in 2015.

In 2021, she furthered her education at Wilkes University, undertaking a Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), successfully completing the program in 2022. Undeterred in her pursuit of knowledge, she will be starting her Doctor of Nursing Practice in the Fall of 2024.

Holding a board certification from the American Nursing Credentialing Center in Psychiatry, Naomi serves diverse populations, including pediatric, adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Specializing in patient-centered care, she collaborates with clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, trauma, and ADHD, guiding them toward becoming their best selves.

In the United States, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is an advanced practice registered nurse who holds board certification and is trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. 

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