Psychiatry in Richmond, Virginia Nicole Edwards-Hamilton, Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Nicole Edwards Hamilton, DNP, PMHNP-BC, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. With over 24 years of nursing experience, Nicole is deeply passionate about supporting individuals struggling with psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. She understands the complexities of these conditions and strives to provide comprehensive care that improves both symptom management and overall functioning. She is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to individuals in need. Serving patients in Virginia, she takes a holistic approach to psychiatric care, focusing on personalized medication management to help clients achieve stability and improve their overall quality of life. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or complex conditions like schizophrenia, she works collaboratively with individual patients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and goals. She helps them find sustainable strategies to navigate their daily lives with confidence. Nicole specializes in treating ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and post-partum depression and anxiety, among other conditions. She has extensive experience working with adults, including military veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ community, guiding them through the challenges of mood disorders, trauma recovery, and sleep disturbances. By integrating medication management with evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients build resilience and regain control over their mental health. Beyond her clinical work, Nicole enjoys playing chess, sudoku, scrabble, and Uno and watching cultural and reality documentaries. She is also an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys athletics and gymnastics. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and frequently gives presentations on psychiatric wellness. She also finds fulfillment in spending time with her family, attending church, and fostering community connections.