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Clinical Staff Profile

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Mental Health Specialist

APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHSBoard-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Mental Health Specialist

Collaborative Physician Oversight under Practice Medical Direction (Autonomous APRN Pending)

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Practice Affiliation
Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A.
Practice Headquarters
Babcock Ranch, Florida 33982
Service Modality
100% Virtual · Florida Statewide Telehealth
Languages
English
📋Provider Onboarding & Clinical Services Notice

Employment agreement and collaborative physician protocols are currently in final execution. Personal provider name and portrait will be officially published upon contract execution. Telehealth clinical intake, triage, and scheduling inquiries are actively accepted.

Biographical Overview

About Pediatric Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Mental Health Specialist

Our newest clinical provider brings dual-specialty training as both a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) and a Certified Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). Providing 100% virtual telehealth services across Florida, she expands our practice's capabilities to include routine virtual pediatric diagnostics, acute non-emergent triage, and comprehensive developmental-behavioral care. Her clinical focus encompasses ADHD management, adolescent depression and anxiety, sleep hygiene, parent anticipatory guidance, and pediatric weight management (including clinical evaluation and monitoring of GLP-1 therapy for eligible adolescents aged 12+). She operates under formal collaborative physician oversight with our practice Medical Director, working in close clinical alignment with Dr. Russell and our psychotherapy team.

Clinical Focus & Practice Areas
Virtual Pediatric CareRoutine Virtual DiagnosticsADHD & Behavioral HealthAdolescent Mental HealthPediatric Weight Management (GLP-1)Sleep Hygiene & WellnessMedication ManagementParent Guidance & Education
Clinical Scope of Practice

Telehealth Clinical Services & Virtual Diagnostics

Specialized virtual assessments and pediatric management designed to provide accessible, family-centered healthcare throughout Florida.

Routine Virtual Diagnostics & Acute Pediatric Triage

Targeted virtual clinical assessments for common pediatric symptoms and follow-up care that can be safely and effectively managed via telehealth.

✓Mild upper respiratory symptoms and uncomplicated colds
✓Seasonal allergies and allergic rhinitis management
✓Mild conjunctivitis evaluation (when no clinical red flags are present)
✓Visible skin concerns, mild eczema (including treatment response follow-ups), and diaper rash
✓Uncomplicated constipation, mild nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting with adequate hydration
✓Sore throat triage and symptomatic home guidance
✓Asthma routine follow-up visits when respiratory symptoms are stable
✓Post-emergency department (ED) or post-in-person visit follow-up for clinically stable children
✓Review of laboratory results, diagnostic panels, and ongoing treatment plan updates
Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health

Specialized virtual psychiatric evaluations, symptom titration, and behavioral health follow-up care for youth and families.

✓ADHD diagnostic follow-up, symptom tracking, and academic/school functioning concerns
✓Anxiety symptom follow-up, distress tolerance, and cognitive-behavioral coping strategies
✓Depression symptom follow-up when safety has been assessed and outpatient care is appropriate
✓Sleep hygiene, bedtime routines, screen time boundaries, and behavioral sleep concerns
✓Stress management, coping skills, and emotional regulation strategies
✓Review of developmental and behavioral screening questionnaires (e.g., Vanderbilt, GAD-7, PHQ-9)
✓Anticipatory guidance and parent coaching for emerging behavioral challenges
✓Care coordination and referrals to Dr. Russell's play therapy and specialized counseling teams
Adolescent Medicine & Pediatric Weight Management

Holistic, family-centered metabolic and lifestyle counseling integrating modern pharmacotherapy with sustainable behavioral habits.

✓Comprehensive pediatric and adolescent weight management counseling
✓Evaluation, prescribing, and ongoing clinical monitoring of GLP-1 receptor agonists for adolescents aged 12+ with severe obesity
✓Family nutritional counseling, movement planning, and healthy lifestyle strategies
✓Physical parameter monitoring (growth velocity, vital signs, metabolic panels)
✓Interdisciplinary coordination with pediatricians, endocrinologists, and school health coordinators
Virtual Telehealth Hours & Scheduling

Telehealth appointments are available statewide throughout Florida via our secure, HIPAA-compliant patient portal.

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – End of DayThursday Mornings: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMSelect Weekday Evenings: Available after 6:00 PM upon request
Evening appointments after 6:00 PM are offered to accommodate school and working family schedules.
Evidence-Based, Supervised Clinical Care

All clinicians and nurse practitioners at Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A. operate under structured clinical oversight and utilize validated outcome measures (including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and Vanderbilt rating scales) to maintain highest-tier healthcare delivery.

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Direct Profile Link: https://russellmentalhealth.com/staff/pediatric-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner
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Babcock Ranch, Florida 33982