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Edith Cowan, Nurse Practitioner

Edith Cowan, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, Psychiatry in Overland Park, Kansas

Specialties:
Anxiety Depression/feeling down Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic attacks Phobias Self-esteem Stress management +70
Ages Served
6-74
Manages Medications
Yes
Accepts Insurance

About Edith Cowan (She/Her)

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

  • Northwest Missouri State University
  • St Petersburg College
  • Liberty University
  • Rockhurst University

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See what our patients are saying about Edith Cowan

Edith Cowan is the most attentive and insightful psychiatric practitioner I have encountered. She demonstrates genuine active listening, thorough documentation, and provides clinical recommendations that have addressed concerns previously overlooked by other providers. While my current treatment plan does not require immediate follow-up, I intend to schedule a future appointment to further discuss my medication management and the wellness strategies she proposed. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking professional and compassionate psychiatric care.
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Jack M.

Jack M.

Aug 08, 2026
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Very happy with my first visit with Edith today, she was attentive, concerned, and gave me tons of patient education. I would recommend to anyone of my friends and family any day. So glad to get on track and to have a health care provider care so very much.
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Heather R.

Heather R.

Jul 08, 2026
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Dr.s are wonderful here and always listen to your needs and concerns. My first dr left the practice and I absolutely loved her but the staff tries to always coordinate with you and work with you when life events happen. Would recommend to anyone.
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Heather

Heather

Jul 08, 2026
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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.

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Jan 04, 2026
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Edith Cowan, Psychiatry in Overland Park, Kansas

Edith Cowan

Psychiatry in Overland Park, Kansas

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