Psychiatry in Lexington, Kentucky Laura Thomson, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Laura Thomson, PMHNP
Laura Williams, PMHNP, is dedicated to offering compassionate, personalized mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults throughout Kentucky. Through medication management services, she helps individuals navigate the challenges of mental health conditions with a focus on creating supportive, collaborative care plans tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. Laura believes in fostering a therapeutic partnership built on trust, respect, and open communication.
Specializing in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and PTSD/trauma, Laura is passionate about helping patients manage symptoms that impact focus, mood, and emotional well-being. She works closely with individuals and families to address concerns like attention difficulties, anxiety, irritability, and sleep problems, supporting them in regaining control of their lives. Laura’s approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of how these conditions affect daily functioning, relationships, and personal confidence.
Laura also has meaningful experience working with populations including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those navigating the foster care or adoption system. She is committed to providing affirming, inclusive care that honors each patient’s identity and life experiences.
Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Laura’s greatest joys revolve around her children. She spends weekends traveling to competitive cheer events with her daughter and cheering for her son at soccer and baseball games. A devoted mother and avid reader, Laura cherishes any quiet time she can find with a good book.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Humana-Medicare
- Key Benefit Administrators
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellcare-Medicaid
- Wellcare-Medicare
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Eastern Kentucky University
Professional
Richmond, KY, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Laura Thomson. You can also call 859-554-5200 to have someone assist you.
Laura Thomson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 859-554-5200 to find out Laura Thomson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Laura Thomson:
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Humana-Medicare
- Key Benefit Administrators
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellcare-Medicaid
- Wellcare-Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 859-554-5200 to see how we can help.
Yes, Laura Thomson is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Laura Thomson works at:
Yes, Laura Thomson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Laura Thomson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: