Lisa Toy
(she/her/hers)
"I come to mental health care via humankind’s most enduring healing art-nursing. Nursing philosophy is holistic, which means that I look at the 'big picture' of your life for inherent strengths while exploring the struggles that led you to seek help."
I have been practicing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in psychiatric and mental health nursing since 2000. As a psychiatric prescriber with a background in nursing, I take an individualized and holistic approach to my clients' needs while helping to form a treatment team with their other providers. I feel consistent communication and collaboration with other members of a client's treatment team is a vital (and often overlooked) factor in a timely recovery and long-term wellness.
I have a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Delaware and a master's degree in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. In almost two decades of mental health advanced practice nursing, I have helped treat a variety of patient populations in many different treatment settings, including hospitals (acute and chronic care), day programs or intensive out-patient programs, community mental health clinics and substance abuse programs. I have been fortunate to function in many different roles of a psychiatric treatment team. These roles have included nurse, therapist, prescriber and liaison to other treatment providers such as primary care doctors, neurologists, OB/GYNs, endocrinologists, psychotherapists, and social workers.
In addition to patient care, I have also enjoyed teaching bachelor's and master's level nursing students at Drexel University, Rutgers University, the University of Delaware, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Areas of Interest:
Major depressive disorder
Anxiety disorders
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Trauma/PTSD
Adjustment disorders
Perinatal mental health/Postpartum mood disorders
Honors:
Named Top Nurse of Delaware of 2020 by Delaware Today Magazine, September 2020
Recipient of the University of Delaware Nursing Alumni Star Award, 2020
Fees and Insurances:
In Network Insurances:
- Blue Cross/Highmark Commercial Plans
Lisa is in network with most commercial Blue Cross/Highmark insurance plans.
To inquire about out of pocket fees or appointments please call the office at 302-295-1088 ext. 706
Contact:
admintoy@alapocascollaborativecare.com
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