Bailey Johnson, PMHNP-BC

Bailey Johnson PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner

Bailey Johnson is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Nursing from the University of Maryland and gained valuable experience working in psychiatry and pediatrics as a nurse. Later, she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University.

Bailey has a special interest in working with high school, college, professional, and retired athletes. Drawing from her own personal experience as a division 1 soccer player at The University of Maryland, Bailey gained a deep understanding of the mental and physical challenges athletes face, including performance anxiety, injury recovery, and the pressures of balancing academic and athletic demands. Bailey has gained valuable experience working with athletes of all skill levels. These experiences drive her passion for supporting athletes in maintaining mental well-being and optimizing performance.

Bailey has also developed proficiency working with high school-aged individuals at the Heartwood Intensive Outpatient Program. Over the course of three years at Heartwood Bailey worked with adolescents facing a wide range of mental health challenges, gaining a deep understanding of this population. This experience has enhanced her ability to create individualized, holistic treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of clients. Bailey continues to work with the young adult population at the Heartwood Intensive Outpatient Program.

Bailey approaches the evaluation and treatment of her patients to make a lasting, positive impact on their lives. She believes that fostering patient autonomy, incorporating non-pharmacologic interventions, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits are essential to achieving long term mental well-being. Outside of her professional work she enjoys hiking, staying physically active, traveling, and attending local sporting events.