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Mercy Perry is now able to help more behavioral health patients in Perry County with the addition of a new nurse practitioner.
Tracy Cushing, psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, joins a talented group of caregivers at Mercy Behavioral Health – Perryville, 212 Hospital Lane, Suite 205, a community mental health outpatient counseling center. The clinic treats a wide variety of mental health disorders with a range of therapies, including:
- Trauma resolution
- Marital and family therapy
- Treatment of depression and anxiety disorders
- Grief and bereavement counseling
“I’m focusing on the outpatient mental health setting, which really captures patients in their day-to-day lives,” Cushing said. “I’m looking forward to helping my patients address their symptoms, improve their lives and get to feeling better.”
Cushing has cared for patients in a variety of settings for 15 years as a nurse practitioner. Prior to earning a master’s degree at Maryville University in St. Louis, she worked as a registered nurse in pediatrics, intensive care units and emergency rooms. She’s also worked in acute and outpatient mental health settings, community health clinics and addiction medicine.
Born and raised in the St. Louis area, Cushing has been married for 10 years and has two young sons. She also has a brown Labrador retriever, Moose. In her free time, her kids keep her busy with their school and sports activities, but she enjoys swimming, fishing, hunting and watching movies when she gets the chance.
To make an appointment with Mercy Behavioral Health – Perryville, call 573-547-3116. Learn more about behavioral health services in Perryville on their website: www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-behavioral-health-perryville-212-hospital-lane/
