Thoughtful, whole-person psychiatric care designed around you.
Our Approach
My approach to care blends evidence-based psychiatry with a broader whole-person, medically informed perspective. Mental health symptoms are often influenced by factors beyond psychology alone, including sleep, hormones, nutrition, stress physiology, inflammation, metabolic health, and underlying medical conditions. As both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, I incorporate these interconnected factors into treatment whenever clinically appropriate.
I believe in partnering closely with patients to create personalized treatment plans that reflect their goals, values, preferences, and overall health. Treatment may include medication management, lifestyle interventions, sleep optimization, lab evaluation, nutrition and supplement guidance, psychotherapy support, or coordination with other medical professionals as needed.
I take time to listen carefully, educate patients about their options, and ensure they feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the process. I encourage open dialogue and welcome questions at every step. My goal is not simply symptom reduction, but helping patients build a more stable, sustainable foundation for long-term mental health, functioning, and overall well-being.
Our Founder
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Rebecca (Becky) Blackwell
Rebecca (Becky) Blackwell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience across a wide range of clinical settings. She is the founder of TrueNorth Psychiatric, a multi-state telehealth psychiatry practice serving patients across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia.
Rebecca’s clinical background includes pediatric genetics, NICU and pediatric specialty care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, addiction treatment, and behavioral health care across the lifespan. Over time, her practice evolved toward a more integrative and medically informed model of psychiatric care, with particular interest in the complex overlap between mental health, sleep, hormones, metabolic health, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and nervous system regulation.
As both an FNP and PMHNP, Rebecca brings a broader medical perspective to psychiatric treatment than is traditionally found in many mental health settings. She is known for her thoughtful diagnostic approach, collaborative style, patient education, and ability to connect with patients navigating both straightforward and medically complex presentations.
Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Vermont, her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from The University of Texas at Arlington, and her Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from West Coast University. She remains committed to ongoing education and evidence-based practice through continued professional development and active involvement in national nursing and psychiatric organizations.
At the core of Rebecca’s work is a commitment to helping patients feel heard, understood, and empowered while building a sustainable path toward improved mental and physical well-being.
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An Integrative Perspective on Mental Health
Mental health and physical health are deeply interconnected. Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, irritability, poor concentration, and mood instability can sometimes be influenced by underlying medical, neurologic, hormonal, metabolic, nutritional, or sleep-related factors.
Because of her dual training as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Rebecca approaches psychiatric care through a broader clinical lens that considers the full picture of a patient’s health whenever appropriate. This may include reviewing medical history, medications, sleep quality, lab work, lifestyle factors, chronic health conditions, and other contributors that may impact emotional well-being and cognitive functioning.
This integrative approach does not replace traditional psychiatric treatment—it strengthens it. Thoughtful medication management remains an important part of care for many patients, but treatment may also include sleep optimization, behavioral strategies, nutrition and supplement guidance, supportive psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals when needed.
At TrueNorth Psychiatric, the goal is to provide personalized, evidence-based care that helps patients better understand their symptoms, feel more connected to their health, and build a sustainable foundation for long-term wellness and functioning.
Our Partners
Bespoke Concierge MD
Whole-person healthcare, thoughtfully connected
TrueNorth Psychiatric partners with Bespoke Concierge MD to support a more integrated approach to health and wellness. This collaboration allows patients access to personalized primary care services alongside comprehensive psychiatric care when appropriate.
Bespoke Concierge MD focuses on proactive, relationship-based healthcare with an emphasis on accessibility, prevention, and individualized treatment. Together, our practices aim to support both mental and physical well-being through collaborative, patient-centered care.
Whether patients are seeking ongoing primary care, preventive health support, or a more comprehensive wellness approach, this partnership helps create a more seamless healthcare experience.
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