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Michelle Reed, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Villanova Location

Michelle Reed is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her nursing degrees from West Chester University and Drexel University, with additional PMHNP certification from Wilkes University, and is a member of AANP, ANCC, ANA, and APNA.

Michelle provides compassionate, patient-centered care, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. She specializes in medication management, focusing on education, collaboration, and individualized treatment plans.

Guided by a person-centered approach, Michelle helps clients navigate challenges such as shame, isolation, and self-criticism while fostering self-compassion and resilience. She believes healing is a unique journey and is passionate about supporting individuals in building hope and strength.

Bio Questionnaire:

What kind of mental health professional are you, including full credentials? (e.g., LCSW, PMHNP, Psychiatrist, etc.)

PMHNP, FNP

How long have you been practicing?

9 years as a nurse practitioner, 1.5 years as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

What education do you have/where did you study?

Bachelors in Nursing at West Chester University. Masters in Nursing at Drexel University. Certification as a Family NP from Drexel University and as PMHNP from Wilkes University.

What certifications, awards, memberships to groups or associations, and/or publications, etc., do you have?

I am certified as a family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Memberships include AANP, ANCC, ANA, APNA.

How does your personality influence your approach to providing treatment?

My personality is naturally warm, empathetic, and curious, which deeply influences my approach to mental health treatment. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard and valued. My calm and patient nature helps me build trust, while my curiosity drives me to keep exploring each person’s unique story, strengths, and needs.

Describe issues you work with in therapy/med. mgmt and your approach to helping with those issues. (For example, “My approach to treating anxiety is typically x, y, and z.”)

Common issues I have come across with medication management include medication adherence, side effect management, and helping clients set realistic expectations about what medications can and cannot do. My approach is to provide education, foster open and honest communication, and involve clients in every decision about their treatment. I believe in a collaborative, individualized process that respects each person’s goals, values, and concerns while aiming for the best possible quality of life.

What therapeutic methods, approaches, or philosophies do you use/have experience using?

I have a person-centered philosophy, meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique needs and strengths.

Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach to helping?

I’ve noticed how often clients struggle with feelings of shame, isolation, and self-criticism. Recognizing this has guided me to approach treatment with an even deeper focus on building self-compassion, normalizing struggles, and reinforcing the idea that healing is a shared human experience, not a personal failure.

What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic alliance/relationship?

Trust — creating a space where clients feel safe, respected, and truly heard. When people know they can show up as they are, without judgment, real healing and growth become possible.

What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?

Healing isn’t linear — it looks different for everyone. Progress can be slow, messy, and deeply personal, but even small steps are powerful. I’ve also learned that simply being present and offering genuine empathy can sometimes be more healing than any intervention.

Why did you choose to become a mental health professional?

I initially sought certification as PMHNP to provide better care for my palliative care patients but after really enjoying my clinical rotations in the outpatient clinic setting, I decided to change course and switch from palliative care to mental health.

What do you love most about being a mental health professional?

having the privilege to walk alongside people during some of their most vulnerable moments and helping them find hope, resilience, and strength within themselves

Answer the following questions regarding your comfortability and limitations:

What age range are you comfortable treating (our practice sees patients from 10 – 70 years old?

all ages

Are there any populations you are not comfortable seeing (i.e. non-verbal spectrum, parental grief, specific trauma, no family-members, etc.)

Do you fluently speak another language (including ASL)?

Medication Management:

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Body Dysmorphic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Feeding & Eating Disorders
Neurocognitive Disorders
Neurodevelopment Disorder
Neurosis
Paranoid Disorder
Sleep Wake Disorder
Somatic Symptom & Related Disorder
Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders

Psychotherapy:

Addiction
ADHD/ADD
Adolescent Issues
Anger
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar
Body Image
Comorbid Diagnosis
Dating Issues
Depression/Mood Disorders
Feeding/Eating Disorders
Family/Marital Conflict
Grief
LGBTQIA+
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Pain Management
Personality Disorder
Psychosis
Self-esteem
Separation/Divorce
Sexuality Issues
Skill Building
Stress
Transitional Issues
Trauma

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