Listen first
Your story comes before a label. Every evaluation starts with understanding what you are experiencing, what has helped before, and what you need from care now.
About the practice
Psychiatry led by a clinician who takes time to understand you
Mindful Healing Mental Health Services is a telehealth psychiatric practice based in Albany, NY, led by Astrude Charles, PMHNP-BC. Secure video care for patients in New York, California, Florida.
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Modality
- Telehealth only
- Licensed
- NY, CA, FL
- Ages served
- 12+
Professional story
A PMHNP in Albany, NY who built care around trust
Astrude Charles founded Mindful Healing Mental Health Services with a straightforward belief: psychiatric care should feel human — not rushed, not clinical, and never dismissive of what you are carrying.
Through graduate training in psychiatric mental health nursing and years of hands-on clinical work, she built a telehealth practice where every patient works with the same PMHNP from the first evaluation forward. That continuity matters when you are sharing something vulnerable.
Based in Albany, NY, she serves patients across New York, California, and Florida. Whether you are searching for a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Albany or online psychiatric care elsewhere in NY, the goal is the same: clear answers, steady support, and a path you understand.
Clinical philosophy
How care works here
Treat the whole person
Psychiatric care considers medical history, daily functioning, and personal goals — not symptoms in isolation.
Explain clearly
Diagnosis, medication options, and next steps are discussed in plain language so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Astrude Charles, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Your provider
Astrude Charles
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · PMHNP-BC
Astrude Charles is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management when clinically appropriate — entirely through telehealth.
She works with adolescents (12+), adults, and older individuals experiencing conditions that affect mood, focus, sleep, and daily functioning. Treatment plans are individualized and evidence-based, with space for your questions at every step.
Conditions commonly addressed
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- ADHD and attention difficulties
- PTSD and trauma-related conditions
- Bipolar disorder
- Insomnia and stress-related symptoms
Credentials & training
Education and certifications you can verify
Patients choose a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Albany before they choose a treatment plan. These credentials are the foundation of that trust.
Education
Graduate training
Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Clinical foundation
Advanced psychiatric nursing education focused on evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management
Certifications
Board certification
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Credentialing body
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) — the standard for PMHNP board certification
Directory verification
Listed as a verified psychiatric provider on Psychology Today and major insurance directories
Treatment approach
How Astrude Charles approaches psychiatric care
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. Care is collaborative, evidence-based, and paced to what you can realistically take on.
Evidence-based methods
Proven psychiatric approaches guide every evaluation and treatment plan — including medication management when clinically appropriate.
A safe, supportive space
Telehealth sessions are confidential and judgment-free. You can speak openly about what you are feeling without performing wellness for a waiting room.
Personalized care
Your symptoms, history, daily life, and goals shape your plan — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
“Healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. I take time to understand your story and build a plan that fits your symptoms, your life, and your goals.”
States licensed
PMHNP telehealth where we are licensed to practice
Practice is based in Albany, NY. You must be physically located in a licensed state at the time of each appointment.
New York
NY
Home base in Albany, NY. Online psychiatric care for residents anywhere in New York at the time of each visit.
Learn more about care in New York →California
CA
Secure telehealth psychiatric care for California residents — evaluation and follow-up with the same PMHNP.
Learn more about care in California →Florida
FL
Licensed PMHNP telehealth for Florida residents. You must be physically in FL when your appointment begins.
Learn more about care in Florida →From first contact to care
What to expect
- 01
Reach out
Submit a confidential inquiry or call the practice. No referral required.
- 02
Intake & scheduling
We confirm fit, review insurance or self-pay, and schedule your first video visit.
- 03
Evaluation
A 45–60 minute telehealth session to understand your history, symptoms, and goals.
- 04
Ongoing care
Follow-up visits for medication management and treatment adjustments when appropriate.
Learn more in our getting started guide.
A note from your provider
If you are reading this, you have already taken a meaningful step. Reaching out is not weakness — it is choosing to invest in your well-being.
My commitment is to meet you where you are: to listen without judgment, explain your options clearly, and work with you toward feeling steadier and more like yourself. You do not have to carry this alone.
Astrude Charles, PMHNP-BC
Beyond the clinic
The person behind the PMHNP
Trust grows when your provider feels like a real human — not just a credential on a screen.
Quiet starts
Mornings with coffee and a few minutes of stillness before the day gets loud — a small ritual that keeps her grounded for patient care.
Time outside
Walks in fresh air whenever she can. Nature is a simple reset, and she encourages patients to find their own version of that.
Family & community
Values connection off the clock too. Believes mental health work is richer when clinicians remember they are human first.
Always learning
Stays current on psychiatric research and clinical guidelines so your care reflects what works — not what is outdated.
When you're ready
Ready to schedule with a PMHNP in Albany, NY?
Request a confidential consultation. We will answer your questions, confirm whether we are the right fit, and explain what your first online psychiatric visit looks like — with no pressure.
- Confidential inquiry
- No office visit needed
- Clear next steps
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