Psychiatry in East Greenwich, Rhode Island Christopher A. Hicks, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
License: PMHNP
Manages Medications: Yes
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Christopher A. Hicks, PMHNP
Christopher A. Hicks is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 9 years of direct clinical experience providing patient care across the life span. He specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, and ADHD, with expertise in psychopharmacological and neuromodulation treatment modalities as well as individual psychotherapy. After graduating from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2014, he dedicated 5 years working in the Nurse Corps providing care to a challenging rural health population in northwest Montana, focusing on implementation of integrated mental health/primary care, improving access through virtual visits, and medication assisted treatment options. He and his wife returned to New England in 2019 where he has continued his career in psychiatry in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Christopher believes in patient-centered delivery of care focused on therapeutic rapport. He has a team-oriented philosophy emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. Christopher has a strong sense of professional responsibility to address both individual and system-based levels of care. Christopher is a self-proclaimed 100% outdoorsman with the background to prove it. Born and raised in Northwest Montana, you can guarantee you will find him spending his time in the wild with his beloved family and friends, recuperating, resting, and relaxing for all of the challenges you may bring his way. If he can’t find the solution to your problems, you can guarantee he will do all that he can to find someone who can.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- MediNcrease
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Christopher A. Hicks. You can also call 401-785-0040 to have someone assist you.
Christopher A. Hicks generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 401-785-0040 to find out Christopher A. Hicks's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Christopher A. Hicks:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- MediNcrease
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 401-785-0040 to see how we can help.
Yes, Christopher A. Hicks is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Christopher A. Hicks works at:
Yes, Christopher A. Hicks does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Christopher A. Hicks is currently offering In-office visits.