Jessica Barkers, MSN, PMHNP
Holistic Psychiatric Care for Children, Adolescents & Adults
Jessica Barkers, MSN, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background in emergency, dialysis, psychiatric, corrections, and telephone triage nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University in 2013 and graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with her Master of Science in Nursing and PMHNP certification in 2023.
Ms. Barkers specializes in the diagnosis and medication management of a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD, and trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Her approach emphasizes treating the whole person rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis.
She practices open-minded, informed care for individuals with both traditional and non-traditional lifestyles and is LGBTQ+ friendly and knowledgeable about alternative relationship structures, including polyamory. Ms. Barkers is currently accepting children, adolescents, and adults for virtual psychiatric services.
Whole-Person, Inclusive Psychiatric Care
Ms. Barkers provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric treatment grounded in respect, clinical knowledge, and individualized care planning.
Holistic, Whole-Person Treatment
Psychiatric care focused on understanding emotional, psychological, and lifestyle factors rather than treating symptoms alone.
Broad Clinical Experience Across Care Settings
Extensive background in emergency, psychiatric, corrections, dialysis, and triage nursing informs comprehensive mental health care.
Inclusive & Open-Minded Practice
Affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and patients with diverse identities and relationship structures in a respectful, non-judgmental environment.
Virtual Care for All Ages
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults through secure telehealth services.
