What does Acadia Psychiatry offer?

Acadia Psychiatry is a small, privately owned group based in Bar Harbor, Maine. We have several providers to meet your needs, as well as administrative staff, billers, and IT support. As Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners trained across the lifespan, we see patients ages 6 years old and up through adulthood to end of life. Our focus is the diagnosis of mental conditions per the DSM-V. We prescribe medications to treat these conditions and manage the medications using a holistic approach to your overall health. We perform add-on psychotherapy during each visit in conjunction with your medication management appointment. We do not offer stand alone therapy sessions and we encourage our patients to seek regular therapy with an outside licensed therapist.

How to become a patient at acadia psychiatry:

Step 1:

Please click the link below to complete your New Patient Packet and sign your consents.

New patient packet

Step 2:

Once the form is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to schedule your new patient appointment. Appointments are available for both online (telehealth) and in-person visits. Be sure to check your Junk/Spam folder, as sometimes the email may end up there.

The first appointment takes 1 hour. Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes.

If possible, please have any previous psychiatric records or records from your primary care physician faxed to me at 207-569-6087. While this is not required, it would be extremely helpful in ensuring we provide you with the most comprehensive care.

Please note: It is the patient's responsibility to verify that this office and your provider are in-network with your insurance to prevent being charged cash for your appointment.

Current insurance plans accepted:

BlueCross and BlueShield
Aetna
Merrittan
MaineHealth Aetna
Cigna
Community Health Options
MaineCare
Medicare Part B
United HealthCare
Magellan
Harvard Pilgrim
Maine Community Health Options

Step 3:

You will also be able to join the Patient Portal and join Spruce. Spruce is our secure communication platform, available as an app on your phone. This will allow you to text with us securely within the app.

As a patient at Acadia Psychiatry, you will have access to a Patient Portal where you can access your records, plan, and research articles your provider sends to you. In addition, you will have access to communication with your provider directly through the HIPAA compliant Spruce app.

COMMUNICATE SECURELY- JOIN SPRUCE!

Acadia Psychiatry, PLLC

Our Vision

Our Services

At Acadia Psychiatry, PLLC, our vision is to create a world where mental health is a top priority and everyone has access to quality mental health care. We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and we are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from receiving the care they need.

Our Services

Integrative mental health care for children >6yrs old, teens, and adults in the state of Maine. We specialize in Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Attention/Focus concerns (ADHD/ADD), Autism, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and Peripartum M

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Our Approach

Our Services

Our Approach

We take a client-centered approach to mental health care, recognizing that each client is unique and has their own set of needs and goals. We work collaboratively with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored to their specific needs. We view you as an active key player in the decision making regarding your mental health care.

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Welcome to Acadia Psychiatry, PLLC

My name is Shannon Murray. I have been a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) since 2012, and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) since 2022. I am board certified in both Anesthesia and Psychiatry. I opened Acadia Psychiatry, PLLC to serve members of our community here in Maine.

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