About Me

Courtney DeConto, DNP, APRN-Rx, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, NCSN

Courtney DeConto, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Before treating mental health conditions, I spent years learning how to care for the whole person.

I believe meaningful mental health care begins with understanding the whole person—their story, strengths, relationships, experiences, and goals.

My journey in healthcare began with more than a decade of caring for infants, children, adolescents, and their families as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Throughout my career, I have worked across primary care, urgent care, and school-based health settings, supporting children and families through a wide range of physical health, developmental, and emotional challenges.

My experience in school-based healthcare has given me a unique perspective on the many factors that influence mental health, including family relationships, school environments, life transitions, and the challenges young people face while growing and developing. I have had the privilege of partnering with students, families, educators, and healthcare teams to support children and adolescents where they are.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I now bring this foundation into psychiatric care for adolescents and adults. I combine my understanding of development, family systems, and whole-person health with evidence-based psychiatric assessment and treatment to provide thoughtful, individualized care.

I believe mental health treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Medication can be an important tool for some individuals, but it is not the only path to wellness. I take a collaborative approach, taking time to understand each person's experiences and goals while developing a treatment plan that may include education, therapeutic strategies, lifestyle approaches, and medication when appropriate.

At Shoreline Support & Wellness, my goal is to create a supportive, respectful space where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they navigate their mental health journey.

Credentials & Experience

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide evidence-based psychiatric care grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each person's unique experience. My clinical experience includes pediatric and adolescent healthcare, school-based mental health, and psychiatric care across diverse populations.

Board Certifications & Credentials

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)

Clinical Experience

  • 10+ years caring for infants, children, adolescents & families
  • Primary care, urgent care & school-based health settings
  • School-based mental health
  • Psychiatric care across diverse populations

Let's start with a conversation

I specialize in creating a supportive space where individuals feel heard while working together toward meaningful mental health goals.

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