Meet Carrie A. LoDestro, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Carrie A. LoDestro, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of nursing experience. Throughout her career, she has cared for individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences, developing a deep appreciation for the importance of compassionate, patient-centered care.

Carrie earned both her Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degrees from D'Youville University. Her extensive clinical experience has provided her with a strong foundation in caring for the whole person, recognizing that mental and physical health are closely connected.

She believes that one of the most important aspects of healthcare is the therapeutic relationship built between provider and patient. Carrie views caring for her patients not only as a privilege but as a true partnership. She understands that every individual has unique strengths and challenges, and she strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel respected, supported, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.

Carrie provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management using an evidence-based, compassionate, and individualized approach to care. Her goal is to help patients improve their emotional well-being while promoting resilience, healing, and long-term mental wellness.

Carrie's Message to Prospective Clients

Seeking help is an important first step toward healing, and you don't have to take that journey alone. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.

Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects your individual needs and goals while working toward improved mental health and overall well-being. I believe the best care comes from working together, and I look forward to partnering with you on your path to wellness.

Now Accepting New Patients

Carrie's schedule opens July 27, and she will be accepting new in-person and telehealth patients.

She welcomes both self-pay patients and those with the following insurance plans:

• Aetna
• Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Appointments are available for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health treatment.