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Hello, I understand that there have been multiple perspectives shared about being various versions of mental health professionals in comparison to a psychiatric mental health NP, however my goals are fairly specific and I would like to hear from professionals and other students who may be able to help validate or offer new perspectives about my future role. I am finishing up undergrad and I am interested in becoming a PMHNP. The following things I would like to be able to do in my career is: Provide therapy Provide RX for where it is appropriate for mental health Design wellness programs that include nutrition as an integral part of treatment and healing Include other forms of therapy (via additional certifications) such as: trauma sensitive yoga, holistic therapy, expressive therapies, and so on All of these things are fairly important for me, and I did not choose the psychologist route as I would not be able to prescribe or create and implement wellness programs privately or in the public health sector due to non-licensure to do so. Some PMHNP's are saying that therapy does not happen as a PMHNP and I would like to hear from other students or professionals who can help validate or otherwise provide information that would allow me to see the possibility as PMHNP as a powerful direction to help others. Thank you so much! Philippa