by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 23, 2026 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Spring is often a season of fresh growth—and over here at Stress Free Psych NP, it’s no different. We’ve been expanding our Mental Health Mastermind community and growing our Mental Disorders Crash Course, all with one goal in mind: helping psych NPs like you...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 21, 2026 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Starting out as a new psych NP can be both exciting and overwhelming. One challenge many face early on is imposter syndrome as a psych NP — that nagging feeling that you’re not quite qualified or don’t belong. I remember when I received my first office, complete with...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 9, 2026 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Feeling the pressure to know everything as a new psych NP is almost a rite of passage. I remember how overwhelming it felt—trying to have all the right answers, managing complex patient situations, and constantly wondering if I was doing it “right.” But if there’s one...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 12, 2026 | Clinical support resources, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Around my house, I’m known for two things: my inability to cook and my ability to reduce stress while treating mental disorders. I’m not going to force my (terrible) lasagna recipe on you, but I am going to share a few practical resources that help me—and might help...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Feb 17, 2026 | Clinical support resources, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
If you’re like most psych NPs, you don’t have time to sift through all the noise online trying to find quality, evidence-based mental health content. That’s why I’ve done it for you. Below are five mental health resources for NPs I personally found helpful this...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Feb 10, 2026 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Have you ever wondered what goes into running Stress Free Psych NP and creating educational content about mental disorders? Here’s a peek behind the scenes with a view of my (often messy) office: My workspace isn’t fancy—however, it’s got a few post-it...