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Psychiatry in Overland Park, Kansas Edith Cowan, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 6-74

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Edith Cowan, Nurse Practitioner

Edith Cowan, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic attacks
Phobias
Self-esteem
Stress management
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Edith is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Kansas and Missouri. She is currently accepting new patients. She holds a PMHNP post-graduate certificate from Liberty University, a Master of Science in Nursing specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and received a Bachelors and Associates in Nursing from St. Petersburg’s College.

As a Registered Nurse, Edith, worked at the bedside in both neuro and cardiovascular units. She also assisted in ophthalmic surgical cases and worked as a Nurse Case Manager. Her passion for psychiatry arose when completing her practicum during her Family Nurse Practitioners program. Shortly after she obtained her PMHNP license.

Today, Edith performs psychiatric mental health evaluations, develops treatment plans, and offers ongoing medication management. She works with ages from 6 to 65+ and believes in a collaborative holistic approach to care. In her free time, she enjoys rescuing animals and spending time with her family.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Liberty University

  • Rockhurst University

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Edith Cowan. You can also call 913-456-5683 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Edith Cowan

She is the most understanding Psychiatric Practitioner I have ever had to see. She listens, she makes notes, as well as makes recommendations or suggestions no one has ever brought to my attention. Although I don't have to go see her I am going to make another appointment at a later date to discuss more about my medications and suggestions she made for my well being. In summary I think she is awesome and recommend her highly.
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Jack M.

Jack M.

Oct 13, 2025
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Dr. Cowan was very professional, she carefully listens and makes you feel valued. Her profesional advice is key, as she provides proactive solutions to address sleeping issues. I highly recommend her. She’s a true professional. Thank you!!!
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Aracelis R.

Aracelis R.

Jan 26, 2026
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I have been impressed with Edith Cowan. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She combines empathy with a straightforward attitude that’s sincere. I appreciate that. I am also happy with the office staff and the physical premises.
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Lisa P.

Lisa P.

Jan 22, 2026
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I have had a number of providers in this field and the difference between others and this one is night and day. So helpful, caring, and detailed. Makes me feel like I may end up being okay eventually and that’s all I can ask for.
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Ben J.

Ben J.

Jan 04, 2026
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Very happy with my first appointment with Edith. Simple, focused attention to what is affecting me. Provided "tweaks" to my medications which are providing positive results.
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John M.

John M.

Jun 20, 2026
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Very happy with the treatment NP Edith Cowan has provided me with. She is extremely supportive, sweet and knowledgeable. So happy I decided to see her!
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