Abby Cleland, APRN, PMHNP-BC 
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Abby Cleland is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island, where she later completed her graduate training as a PMHNP. She is passionate about integrating psychiatric medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and holistic lifestyle factors to assist her clients in achieving better mental health. Her treatment philosophy is evidence-based and trauma-informed, emphasizing shared decision making to honor the needs and preferences of each individual. Abby has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in community mental health center, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and crisis stabilization unit settings. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, and encourages her clients to explore and connect with their own passions and goals. Abby is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where her clients feel supported and respected.