Psychiatry in Springfield, Illinois Chandra Pierson-Rye, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
License: PMHNP
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Chandra A. Pierson-Rye, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Chandra is passionate about improving access to mental health services, providing affordable, high-quality evidence-based care. That is culturally competent, individualized, and geared towards the patient’s goal for their mental health. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, working on DIY projects, caring for her many plants, taking pictures, spending time with her family, and her fur baby.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” – Maya Angelou
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Interventions
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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SIU Psychiatry Jacksonville
Fellowship | 2022
Jacksonville, IL, United States
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Southern Illinois University
Graduate School | 2022
Edwardsville, IL, United States
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SIU Psychiatry Jacksonville
Residency | 2022
Jacksonville, IL, United States
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Maryville University
Graduate School | 2016
St. Louis, MO, United States
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MacMurray College
Undergraduate | 2003
Jacksonville, IL, United States
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Springfield College of Springfield Illinois (currently Benedictine University)
Undergraduate | 1999
Springfield, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Chandra Pierson-Rye. You can also call 217-523-4534 to have someone assist you.
Chandra Pierson-Rye generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 217-523-4534 to find out Chandra Pierson-Rye'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 Chandra Pierson-Rye:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 217-523-4534 to see how we can help.
Yes, Chandra Pierson-Rye is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Chandra Pierson-Rye does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Chandra Pierson-Rye is currently offering in-office visits.