Deidra Thompson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC was born and raised in Mississippi. Her nursing career started in 2010 when she received a nursing degree from Excelsior College in New York. She received a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty from Alcorn State University in 2014 before obtaining a post-graduate certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2015. She received her Doctor of Nurse Practice degree from Walden University in February 2018. Dr. Thompson is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has more than a decade of experience practicing as both a family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner both in-person and via telehealth at hospitals, long-term care facilities, emergency rooms, and outpatient facilities across the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Minnesota. She works hard to improve access to care and reduce health disparities. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Thompson received a certificate in Lifestyle Wellness and Coaching from Harvard Medical School. She has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluation. Dr. Thompson is an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.

Her awards include Best of Mississippi in Nursing for 2023 and the 2025 State Award for Outstanding Contributions awarded by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. This award is given annually to one nurse practitioner per state who has exhibited excellence that supports the nurse practitioner role in the areas or practice, advocacy, education, research, and leadership.

“As a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals aged 13 years and up. With a focus on holistic health, I strive to address both the physical and emotional well-being of my patients, building trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. My goal is to empower patients to make informed decisions about their health while offering guidance and support every step of the way. I believe in the power of listening, understanding, and treating each person with the kindness and attention they deserve, ensuring that their health journey is as smooth and supported as possible.”