Frankie L McLaurin, LCSW, PMHNP
Education and training
Master of Science in Nursing- Psychiatric-Mental Health
Master of Social Work- Clinical Social Work
Bachelor’s of Arts- Sociology
Professional interests
Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Across the Lifespan
A little about me
Over 10 years of experience in providing case management and psychotherapy services to individuals and families. Currently, transitioning into psychiatry as nurse practitioner with a deeper understanding of the connection between the mind and body among an interdisciplinary team to help provide integrative care.
Why I love my job
Supporting patients in understanding their behavior and psychopathology can open up opportunities for them to receive the treatment necessary to enhance their own lives.
Professional certifications or affiliations
Board Certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Professional Experience and Accomplishments
Frankie L McLaurin is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 year of combined experience in behavioral health. He completed his Master of Social Work degree at New York University (NYU) followed by a career in case management as a supervisor in foster care and psychotherapy. Frankie’s passion for providing mental health services in underserved communities throughout New York City has led him to earn his Master of Nursing degree most recently at Yale School of Nursing where he studied psychiatric-mental health across the lifespan. He completed a clinical rotation at the Yale Child Study Center and the Connecticut Mental Health Center where he learned to assess, diagnose and implement evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health illnesses.