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Online in Arkansas
9 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Cathy accepts 30 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Ambetter by Superior Health Plan
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | Commercial
Ambetter from Arkansas Health and Wellness
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | BCBS
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare AR
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Optum Serve
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$300
first session
$210
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Cathy

Cathy is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Arkansas. She is qualified to diagnose, manage, provide psychotherapy, and prescribe medications to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health disorders. Cathy has experience working with individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, impulsivity, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and psychosis. She is passionate about providing comprehensive mental health services with a holistic approach to individuals of all ages.


Cathy completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a focus on improving health and medication education communication between providers and clients.


As we journey through life, we each experience challenges. Cathy is confident in her ability to provide the support you need to assist you along your path. With the right tools and a new perspective, those challenges can go from feeling overwhelming to becoming more manageable.

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"As an individual accepting of all persons of all backgrounds and personal identities, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in overcoming any obstacles along your journey."

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Get to know Cathy

Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?

Mental health stigmas still exist in many communities, causing many of these communities' mental health needs to go unmet. Seeing lives changed with treatment inspired me to reach as many of these people as possible.


What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Everyone is different. There is a never a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Clients and providers must work together to find the most appropriate options for each client individually.


What inspires you?

I am inspired by people. No matter the age of the person or where they are in their life's journey, it is always interesting to learn of their unique insights and perspectives on life.


What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere where we will begin to create the foundation for a collaborative therapeutic relationship.


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Sleep / Insomnia, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+
ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Reality Therapy
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Education and training

Years in practice
9 years
Graduating institute
Walden University
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Nursing
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1497415277
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State of practiceAR
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License number218452
Practice location

Practice information

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Cathy Pettis

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry PMHNP)she/her