--- title: Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC | Brightline Pediatric Mental Health description: >- Heather Buzbee is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Brightline. She’s provided outpatient care to diverse cultural populations and gender-affirming care to LGBTQ+ youth. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc id: 5sFFfPq31XlG8hDkwhPUlj contentType: page --- # Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC **Accepting new patients** # **Psychiatric nurse practitioner** (she/her) “I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens." ![Wrapper for 5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C/3c96c23c408f32cdbe4d88a193b2d268/Therapist_Heather_Buzbee.jpg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC Heather Buzbee is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Brightline, providing online care across four states (CT, NJ, NY, and WA). Heather has experience evaluating and caring for kids and teens with a variety of mental health concerns and has clinical specialist certifications in both autism and ADHD.  Heather’s background includes several years as a pediatric nurse and experience working in private practice and community health. She’s provided outpatient care to diverse cultural populations and gender-affirming care to LGBTQ+ youth, along with diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric consultations, and medication management.  ## Professional Summary - **Education: ** - Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nursing Practice (MSN), University of Colorado - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice, Post-Master's Certificate (PMHNP), Johns Hopkins University - *PhD Candidate (in progress) Developmental Psychology, Capella University* - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **Research units in behavioral intervention (RUBI), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - **License Type(s):** Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) - **States where clinician is licensed:** Connecticut RN (10.229788), Connecticut NP (14553), New Jersey RN (26NR26904800), New Jersey NP (26NJ15428700), New York RN (N07894), New York NP (383890), Washington RN (RN60780875), Washington NP (AP60799727) - **Experience: ** - Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Sea Mar Community Health Centers - **Training: ** - LEND fellowship (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities), University of Washington - Autism Center of Excellence (COE) Certification, Washington HCA ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## Meet our online clinical providers ### Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC “I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens." ![Wrapper for 5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C/3c96c23c408f32cdbe4d88a193b2d268/Therapist_Heather_Buzbee.jpg) - [Heather's profile](/providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc/) ### Jessica Cohen, LCSW "My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where kids and families feel seen, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences." ![Jessica Cohen Virtual ](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/g57vkRaP6TtumhDTsUUS6/dbd572b69c705bb6424e1ec679209569/Jessica_Cohen_LCSW_Virtual_copy.jpeg) - [Jessica's profile](/providers/jessica-cohen-lcsw/) ### Rachel Havens, LMHC “I am passionate about helping kids and teens build confidence, face fears, and develop tools to help them navigate challenges independently." ![Rachel Havens LMHC Virtual](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/1S8F8oehlxwljwEAO3cSqb/2599212acdd5ed82ea5b148a4315f65f/Rachel_Havens_LMHC_Virtual.jpeg) - [Rachel's profile](/providers/rachel-havens-lmhc/) ### Ephat Russcol, MD “I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”  ![Wrapper for 7L145KmyBIwKACshkcHPQs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/eqr7DzcdbtbWc5QLNDxdr/944ca7e3db963f293cfa4def7857067f/Ephat_Russcol__MD__Virtual.jpeg) - [Dr. Russcol's Profile](/providers/ephat-russcol-md/) ### What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are independently licensed practitioners who have advanced certificates or licenses. They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations and provide medication management. Psychiatric nurse practitioners do not hold ongoing therapy sessions, but they often incorporate brief psychotherapeutic skills into their care and are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline therapist or psychologist. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. Browse our open roles today! ![Wrapper for 6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI/196a898c6ad46e32c0633b6b27177855/In-person_Appointment.svg) - [Explore clinical roles](/about-us/clinical-careers/)