Loretta Brzac, PMHNP-BC (Starting Soon)

Loretta Brzac is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and young adults. She has more than 20 years of nursing experience across a wide range of clinical settings, including 4 years in psychiatry and leading the administration of TMS at Albany Medical Center’s outpatient clinic. She brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning.

Loretta earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the Sage Colleges in Albany, NY, and her Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester. She completed clinical training across the lifespan with specific work with at-risk youth and adolescents, as well as adults with substance use disorder. She is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and licensed to practice in New York State. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Nurse Practitioner Association of NYS, the Neuroscience Education Institute, the TMS Society, and the National Association of the Dually Diagnosed.

Loretta has experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, and sleep difficulties. Additionally, she is passionate about TMS treatment, working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and patients looking for assistance with deprescribing long-term medications. She believes that effective mental healthcare begins with listening, understanding each person’s unique experiences, and developing a collaborative treatment plan around your needs.

Loretta’s clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care, holistic care, culturally responsive care, and collaborative decision-making. She strives to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their mental health journey.

Outside of clinical practice, Loretta enjoys playing pickleball, crocheting, and reading while spending quality time with her wannabe therapy cats at home. She is passionate about TMS treatment, mental health advocacy, patient education, reducing stigma, improving access to care, and helping patients feel heard on their mental health journey.