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Margaret Shaffer PCRNP

Pre-Licensed Professional
Accepting clients Last Updated 8 days ago

Excited to meet with you, I am dedicated to guiding you on a journey toward mental wellness. I am compassionate and experienced dual-certified nurse practitioner with over 30 years in nursing, I focus on providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals aged 14 and older.

I have a Master in Nursing with a focus of Family Practice since 2010 from Clarion University, Clarion, PA. I obtain my post Master Certificate in Psychiatry as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse in 2021 from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

My expertise spans a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder and more. With a background in family and psychiatric nursing, I am committed to delivering personalized care.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Emotional Regulation Impulse Control Sexual Assault Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Margaret Shaffer PCRNP is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Oscar Oxford Quest Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1770874125

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $70
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

311 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 458-1155
ADA Accessible
204 South Main Street
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 458-1155
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday --
Wednesday --
Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Animal Assisted Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dance / Movement Therapy Exposure Therapy Holistic Medication Management Meditation Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma Focused Yoga

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Athletes LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 15
  • Supervisor(s): Steven Huffman Supervising MD (He is an MD not Psychiatrist but not an option to pick)
  • Supervisor License(s): PA-MD453779

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian or Asian American, Black or African American, Latina, Latino, Latinx, Middle Eastern or North African, Mixed Race, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, White
  • Gender(s): Agender, Cisgender, Femme, Gender Fluid, Gender Non-Conforming, Genderqueer, Intersex, Man, Non-binary, Transgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Asexual, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Pansexual, Queer, Questioning, Straight
  • Religion(s): African/Indigenous Based Spirituality, Agnostic, Atheist, Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hindu, Individual Spiritual Practice, Jewish, Nonreligious, Orthodox Christian, Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), Seventh Day Adventist

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