Get to know Jennifer

Welcome, Jennifer Turpen, FNP, PMHNP to our practice with a tentative start date of May 1st 2026

 

Jennifer Turpen, FNP, PMHNP, is a board‑certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence‑based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work, helping patients feel supported, understood, and empowered as they navigate their wellness journey.  Jennifer is skilled in the assessment, diagnosis, and medication management of a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mood and behavioral concerns. She values a collaborative approach and believes that meaningful progress happens when patients are active partners in their care.

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Known for her attentive listening style and steady clinical judgment, Jennifer creates a safe, respectful environment where patients can speak openly and work toward sustainable, long‑term well‑being. She is committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence‑based care that promotes meaningful, lasting improvement.

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Jennifer will provide medication management to ages 5 and up.

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Jennifer is in the process of credentialing with the following insurance:

• Aetna and Aetna Better Health

• ​CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield/CareFirst PPO/HMO

• Carefirst Community Health Plan

• ​Carelon Behavioral Health 

• Cigna (Evernorth)

• GEHA

• Humana

• Johns Hopkins Healthcare EHP

• Johns Hopkins Healthcare USFHP​

• Maryland Physician Care

• Medstar Family Care

• Medicaid​

• Medicare

• Priority Partners

• Optum Maryland Behavioral Health

• Tricare

• United Behavioral Health

• United Healthcare PPO/HMO and Community Plan

• University of Maryland Health Advantage

• WellPoint

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