Desiree M Matthews

Desiree Matthews is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in comprehensive diagnostic mental health assessments for adults through telepsychiatric services. With a holistic and patient-centered approach, she focuses on accurately identifying and addressing complex mental health conditions, including mood disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and postpartum depression. In addition to providing specialized mental health care, Desiree is a respected national educator for psychiatric providers. She shares her expertise in advanced diagnostic practices, treatment strategies, and medication management, empowering other mental health professionals to deliver high-quality care to their patients. Desiree uses the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments to improve recovery and enhance patient outcomes. She offers personalized treatment plans with access to specialized medications, including …long-acting injectables for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Vivitrol for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and innovative oral, at-home rapid-acting treatments for major depressive disorder, bipolar depression, and postpartum depression. As a certified clozapine prescriber, she ensures safe and effective care for individuals with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Additionally, she facilitates access to Rejoyn to support mental health and well-being. Through her practice, education, and commitment to evidence-based care, Desiree combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to empower patients and advance the field of psychiatry.