Umi-Aisha Thomas, MSN, PMHNP

Welcome to Hearth Counseling & Consulting

Hello, and thank you for considering Hearth Counseling & Consulting. I'm Umi-Aisha Thomas, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for providing compassionate and holistic mental health care. My journey into mental health is both personal and professional, inspired by supporting a family member through their challenges, which gave me profound insight into the impact of mental health on individuals and their loved ones.

Education & Professional Background

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Phoenix

  • Master of Science in Nursing: Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

  • Licensure: Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Professional Experience:

    • 16 years of nursing experience across mental health, telemetry, and medical-surgical nursing

    • Service in inpatient and outpatient settings, including correctional facilities

    • Extensive experience treating conditions such as acute psychosis, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder

My Approach to Care

I adopt a holistic approach to mental health, addressing not only the psychological aspects but also the physical and emotional well-being of my patients. I believe in offering personalized, empathetic, and compassionate care that acknowledges each individual's uniqueness. My goal is to empower patients to overcome challenges and remind them that they are much more than their illness.

A Little About Me

Outside of my professional life, I cherish spending time with my family. I am also dedicated to giving back to my birth country, Sierra Leone, through a nonprofit organization I run, which provides free medical assistance to those in need.

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS

  • Aetna

  • United Health Care

  • Heathy Blue

  • Carolina Complete

  • Amerihealth Caritas

  • UHC Community Plan

  • Wellcare

  • Out-of-network for all others

Session Availability

  • Virtual and in-person sessions offered