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Jodi Best

PMHNP-BC

Jodi Best provides compassionate mental health care for children and adults, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ODD.

Specialty

ADHD/Anxiety & Panic/Depression/
Mood Disorder/ODD

Ages Served

4+ (prefers children)

About 

Jodi Best

Jodi Best, ARNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She provides psychiatric care for children and adolescents ages 5–18.

Her clinical background includes pediatrics and the care of children with special healthcare needs. She also has extensive knowledge of educational supports and regulations, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans.

She is passionate about partnering with families and believes that effective treatment of mental health conditions in children extends beyond medication management. Her approach emphasizes collaboration among parents and caregivers, therapists, educators, healthcare providers, and other community supports to ensure comprehensive, individualized care.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys books, puzzles and caring for her extensive collection of houseplants.

Education and Credentials

Bachelors

Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Morningside College | 1994

Masters

Master of Science in Nursing | Briar Cliff University | 2007

Credentials

RN Diploma Program | St. Luke’s School of Nursing | 1986.
Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC | 2007.
Certification for Child/Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC | 2010.

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