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Jean Ryals, PMHNP
Staff Nurse Practitioner
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Biography
Jean Ryals, PMHNP, is a dual board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her BSN from the College of New Rochelle, her MSN from Felician University, and completed her PMHNP post-master's program at the University of Cincinnati. With more than 22 years of nursing experience and over 12 years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Jean provides psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older, with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, stress, adult ADHD, and mood disorders.
Jean takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to care. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing principles, she helps patients better understand their symptoms, identify barriers to wellness, and develop personalized treatment plans. She views medication as one potential tool within a broader treatment strategy and tailors recommendations to each individual's history, needs, and goals.
Jean begins care with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that explores current concerns, mental health history, prior treatments, and overall health. She works closely with patients to understand what brought them to treatment and what they hope to achieve. Together, they develop a clear, individualized plan designed to support meaningful and lasting progress.
Expertise and specialties
Education and training
- Master of Science in Nursing, Felician College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The College of New Rochelle