

Ana Cerrato-Young
PMHNP-BC
Licensed in the state of MD, WI, WY, CO, NE, CA and NY
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Oscar Health
UnitedHealthcare
and 2 more

Accepts new patients
Meet Ana Cerrato-Young
Compassionate Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Hi there, I'm Ana Cerrato-Young, and I am deeply committed to supporting your mental health journey as a dedicated Nurse Practitioner. I believe in working hand-in-hand with you to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs. Whether it's medication, therapy, or a mix of both, my goal is to empower you to take charge of your mental well-being in a caring and secure environment.
Throughout my career, I have passionately provided comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals of all ages—from little ones to the elderly. Whether we're meeting face-to-face or via telehealth, I focus on assessing, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions in collaboration with other healthcare experts to ensure you receive the best care possible.
Beyond my clinical role, I have the joy of guiding future mental health professionals as an Adjunct Clinical Professor for PMHNP students. Fluent in English and Spanish, I make the most of cutting-edge digital tools to enhance patient care.
I'm proud to be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed in multiple states, including NE, CA, CO, WI, WA, WY, MD, NY, and FL. My ultimate hope is to help you live a more fulfilling life through better mental health.
Throughout my career, I have passionately provided comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals of all ages—from little ones to the elderly. Whether we're meeting face-to-face or via telehealth, I focus on assessing, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions in collaboration with other healthcare experts to ensure you receive the best care possible.
Beyond my clinical role, I have the joy of guiding future mental health professionals as an Adjunct Clinical Professor for PMHNP students. Fluent in English and Spanish, I make the most of cutting-edge digital tools to enhance patient care.
I'm proud to be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed in multiple states, including NE, CA, CO, WI, WA, WY, MD, NY, and FL. My ultimate hope is to help you live a more fulfilling life through better mental health.

Accepts new patients

My philosophy
My treatment philosophy centers around compassionate, patient-focused care. I believe in empowering individuals by developing personalized treatment plans that truly meet their needs. Listening is key; I strive to understand each patient's unique experiences and challenges.
I work collaboratively with patients, offering education about their mental health conditions and the treatments available. Whether through medication, therapy, or both, my goal is to support patients in effectively managing their mental health and leading fulfilling lives.
I value teamwork and communication, working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Together, we can make a difference in each patient's journey to wellness.
I work collaboratively with patients, offering education about their mental health conditions and the treatments available. Whether through medication, therapy, or both, my goal is to support patients in effectively managing their mental health and leading fulfilling lives.
I value teamwork and communication, working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Together, we can make a difference in each patient's journey to wellness.
My treatment approaches
• Personalized Treatment Plans
• Medication Management
• Interpersonal Skills-Driven Care
• Patient Education and Empowerment
• Culturally Sensitive Practices
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Culturally Sensitive
• Mindfulness-Based(MBCT)
• Behavior Modification
• Exposure Response Prevention
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
Adult Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Behavioral Medicine
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
Schizophrenia
PTSD
ADHD
Services & Pricing
Transparent pricing for quality care
Choose the right type of service based on your needs and budget without compromising on the quality of care you receive.
Initial Visit
An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
60 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$300 /visit
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Follow-up Visit
A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
30 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$200 /visit
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Free Consultation
An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video or in-person visits
Free
Prescription service
A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
20 mins session
Video or in-person visits
$150 /visit
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work

Indian Health Services
Employee Health RN, Surgery RN - Full-time
Dec 2015 - Jan 2020
• Assure employees are meeting the required vaccinations.
• Working with Safety on needle stick intervention
• Working with Pharmacy, Lab, and Medical on Antibiotic Stewardship Program
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Lincoln Behavioral Health Center
APRN-NP, PMHNP-BC- Tele Health - Contract
Jun 2020 - Mar 2024
• Provides direct psychiatric services to patients across the lifespan by assessing plans and providing support, comprehen-sive and therapeutic/psychiatric, and psychological health care to individual geriatric, adult, adolescent and pediatric pa-tients and their families with as-needed consultation with the medical staff; conducts evaluation and diagnosis of psychi-atric medication needs.
• Provide Assessment, diagnosis, and medication management outpatient setting.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases. -Strong in-terpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.
• Reviewed patient charts to have an accurate understanding of health history and current treatment protocols for enhanced care. Complete appropriate documentation related to each individual client encounter.
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Herzing University
Adjunct Clinical Professor for PMHNP Program - Part-time
Mar 2022 - Present
Working with PMHNP students and guiding them through their practicum courses. Translating my background and experience into pragmatic information which will prepare students to be successful in their new careers.
• Help students working with elements of clinical management skills and knowledge and continue to analyze, apply, and evaluate diverse aspects of patient assessment and healthcare intervention.
• Help students develop Clinical management skills, chart reviews, and practice critique.
• Assisting students develop complex psychiatric mental health clinical management skills.
• Working with learning systems such as Canvas Learning System, Beacon Early Alert, Typhon Case Management System.
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Education

Walden University
Master of Nursing - Mental Health
May 2017 - Nov 2019
South University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Appointment types
I accept both in-person and video visits
In-person visit
Video visit
Areas I serve
Visit me at:
By invitation only
203 Klueffer Street, Rushville, NE 69360
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How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
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