Holly Bard, PMHNP

PMHNP

 

Holly Bard, PMHNP, is a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in treating trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders. She provides personalized care using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and interventional treatments such as TMS therapy and SPRAVATO (Esketamine) nasal spray to support recovery and resilience.

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Holly Bard, Seattle Washington

More about Holly Bard, PMHNP

Holly Bard is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping patients navigate their mental health challenges with compassion and expertise. Drawing on her background as a trauma-informed care instructor and her experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Holly takes a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Her goal is to empower individuals to find relief and healing through personalized treatment plans that include medication management, therapy, and interventional psychiatry techniques.

Holly treats individuals facing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders. She is passionate about trauma-informed care and practices with an emphasis on recovery, resilience, and self-empowerment. Holly incorporates evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), alongside interventional psychiatry approaches like esketamine and TMS therapy in Seattle to provide effective and holistic solutions for her patients.

Holly’s working style is highly collaborative, fostering open discussions with her patients to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. She believes in empowering patients with education about their treatment options, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported throughout their care journey.

Holly joined Mindful Health Solutions to offer her patients access to cutting-edge interventional treatments like TMS and SPRAVATO (Esketamine), alongside traditional therapies and medication management. She values the ability to provide innovative, evidence-based care in a supportive and patient-focused environment.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Holly enjoys spending time with her husband and son, playing piano, and baking. Having recently relocated to Seattle, she loves exploring the vibrant city life while being close to beautiful parks and nature.

Education & Experience

Holly earned her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2020. She began her career as an RN, working in ortho, neuro, and inpatient youth psychiatry, before transitioning to roles in telehealth and behavioral health services. Holly’s diverse background includes providing care to seniors and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She is certified as a trauma-informed instructor through the BOUNCE Coalition, reflecting her deep commitment to supporting recovery and resilience in her patients.

Certifications & Memberships
  • Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Active WA APRN License & Prescriptive Authority
  • Active DEA License & X Waiver
  • Basic Life Support: American Heart Association
  • Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness – Charleston, SC Chapter