EMDR

BORDENTOWN

MIND

BODY

SPIRIT

LOCATED IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

BETTY ANNE NIXON, APN-C, PMHNP-BC PROVIDES SERVICES VIA TELE- HEALTH ONLY.

INSURANCES ACCEPTED: MEDICARE, BCBS, CIGNA, AETNA. I DO NOT ACCEPT OTHER INSURANCES.

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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

THE RIGHT MEDICATION CAN BE SUPPORTIVE OF YOUR HEALING EXPERIENCE
THERAPY

CAREFULLY CURATED THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES CAN FACILITATE SYMPTOM RELIEF
EMDR

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING CAN PROVIDE THE NEURO-BIOLOGICAL RESOLUTION OF MALADAPTIVE PATTERNS OF THINKING AND FEELING

DEPRESSION

A COMPREHENSIVE COURSE OF TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION CAN IMPROVE MOOD AND HELP YOU FEEL “LIKE YOURSELF” AGAIN

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ANXIETY

ANXIETY HAS MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS. LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO HAVE YOU FEELING SETTLED AND CONFIDENT

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PTSD

TRAUMA IS NOT JUST WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU. IT IS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED WITHIN YOUR BRAIN AND BODY. EMDR THERAPY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CHANGE EMOTIONS AND BODY SENSATIONS CONNECTED TO “STUCK” AREAS IN THE BRAIN

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EMDR

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING

Our brain has a natural integrating process for memories. When there is a traumatic event, it may not be processed naturally and become “stuck”. This can lead to symptoms of reactivity, feeling “triggered”, and having dramatic body symptoms of distress. EMDR can be part of a therapeutic plan to target specific distress, symptoms or blocks that are impeding the therapeutic work.

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EMDR

STRUCTURED PROGRAM

VIRTUAL

EMDR is a form of adaptive information processing which helps the brain evolve from limiting beliefs. Research in neuro-plasticity shows that our brain has the ability to change and create new pathways. These new pathways can help change our way of thinking and improve mood and are strengthened with repetition. A way to describe this is “neurons that fire together, wire together.” EMDR uses our brains’ flexibility to reorganize itself by forming new connections. This allows the brain to recover from psychic wounding and adjust to new situations.

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INTENSIVE

A 12 HOUR INTENSIVE (EXTENDED) PROGRAM FOR TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE

Resourcing: We will work together to strengthen internal resources while soothing parts of you that feel limited. EMDR uses fantasy, imagination, imagery, emotions, body sensations, and positive cognitions to increase feelings of calm, safety, and confidence.

Resolving relationship difficulties: Attachment-focused EMDR works to repair unmet development needs (often called attachment wounding) when we have experienced an absence of care/neglect or abuse.

Trauma recovery: While EMDR is often used for big “T” trauma (e.g. a major car accident, assault), it may also be helpful for small “t” traumas (interpersonal conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)). One of the most overlooked aspects of small ‘t’ traumas is the cumulative effect. Multiple small ‘t’ traumas may lead to distress in the nervous system and emotional distress.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

FIRST RESPONDERS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS

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NEURODIVERGENCE

BE DIFFERENT

I provide psychiatric mental health services for neurodivergent individuals. As a former school nurse providing services in special education settings for many years, I am uniquely positioned to provide thoughtful and sensitive care with a keen eye toward specialized needs. Services are provided in a way that respects the individual, honors their autonomy, and recognizes their strengths and abilities.

NOTE ABOUT AUTISM, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, AND MOOD- CONSIDER AN INTERSECTION WITH THESE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO THE AREAS OF THE BRAIN AFFECTED AND THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINED SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM ACTIVATION.

FAQs

A: I am able to accept patients who pay privately out of pocket. In this case, I am unable to provide a super-bill to submit to insurance for reimbursement and I do not interact with the insurance company. It is highly recommended you call your health insurer directly to clarify whether or not I am in network.
INSURANCES ACCEPTED
Medicare
New Jersey Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna/Evernorth
A: I am a state licensed and Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As such, I am credentialed to provide Evaluation and Management services and therapy. This means that I will perform an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation, offer medication management options when appropriate, and may offer counseling psychotherapy as part of your treatment plan.
A: I have a passion for utilizing the powerful benefits of psychodynamic therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). There can be integration of modalities such Developmental Needs Meeting Strategies (DNMS), Somatic Experiencing, and Ego States work. These strategies are designed to assist clients who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress. It is a psychodynamic processing that works on a neuro-biological level.
EMDR is a form of adaptive information processing which helps the brain evolve from limiting beliefs.
Research in neuro-plasticity shows that our brain has the ability to change and create new pathways.
These new pathways can help change our way of thinking and improve mood and are strengthened with repetition. A way to describe this is “neurons that fire together, wire together.” EMDR uses our brains’ flexibility to reorganize itself by forming new connections. This allows the brain to recover from psychic wounding and adjust to new situations.

A: Treatment plans are individualized and composed in collaboration with the client. A client may be seen one time per week, once every two weeks, or for EMDRX (private pay intensive 90 minute) sessions. Generally, I offer EMDR therapy one time per week for 8-12 sessions for a very specific course of treatment.
A: I support EMDR clients who are physically in New Jersey for their sessions via tele-health only. There are currently 2 ways to format this:
- Adjunct intensive therapy (8-12 intensive sessions) in collaboration with your primary talk therapist.
- Personalized treatment programs for individuals (EMDRX Intensives)
A: It is paramount that you feel safe with your clinician. This is your space to do your work. Many clients in my practice have this experience with me. True, genuine, therapeutic work can feel rigorous or even, exhaustive. It is important to have time to rest and process between sessions. Therapy is also a fluid process. If at any point in the therapeutic relationship, the client and/or the clinician believe it is not (or is no longer)a good fit, it is can be appropriate to pause or discontinue therapy.
Please call 732-354-1890 or send a confidential email to bettyannenixonapnc@comcast.net and provide the following:
Patient Name:
Referral Source:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Name of Insurance:
Insurance #
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Reason for Referral/Symptoms:
Medication Management? Y/N
EMDR Therapy? Y/N

ABOUT BETTY ANNE NIXON

I am a licensed and board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who can evaluate, prescribe medication, and/or offer therapy. I am certified in EMDR therapy by eMDR International Association. I attended Monmouth University Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing- obtaining a Master’s degree as a School Nurse in 2009 and a Post Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse in 2017.

I began my career in nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1993. I have an ecelectic resume- having worked in medical surgical, OB GYN and Post-Partum, community health/homecare, discharge planning and hospital liason, oncology, pediatric, psychiatric, and school nursing roles. I have over 30 years of experience working with special needs, learning disabilities, mental health, and neurodivergence.

I have a special interest in complementary treatment modalities, micronutrient deficiencies and supplementation, genetic polymorphisms (MTHFR, COMT), autoimmunity, inflammation, and infection and the intersection with psychiatric mental health. I have experience working with individuals with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder), PANS (Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome), and Covid 19 related psychiatric mental health sequelae.

I am passionate about empowering individuals on their mental health journey! I enjoy meeting with individuals who are motivated to work together to develop personal insight and to consider the possibility for transformational change! Let’s revolutionize your mental health journey with unique, thoughtful, comprehensive, and intuitive approaches that serve your individual treatment needs and help you achieve your goals!