Lisa Anderson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Professor/Clinical
I am a psychiatric / mental health nurse practitioner practicing in an outpatient setting since 2016. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults in my clinical setting. I treat patients diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders, but my passion is working with those who have a diagnosis of ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. I have also been a faculty member with UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing since 2018. In addition to teaching, I have precepted many students, as I enjoy teaching future PMHNPs and assisting students in any capacity available to help them succeed in their professional careers.
Since earning my Doctor of Nursing (DNP) in 2021, I have been engaged in multiple professional presentations and organizations. My patients drive my passion for research and professional endeavors. I am a huge advocate for reducing the stigma against mental health, improving access to mental health care services, and NP advocacy to effectively treat psychiatric conditions. I will continue to dedicate my career to delivering high-quality mental health care services to my patients as well as teaching future PMHNPs to continue to advance our profession.
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Instruction & Training
- 2021, Texas Nurse Practitioners DNP Policy Fellowship,, Texas Nurse Practitioners, Texas
- 2021, Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice: NP/CNS Route, UT Health Houston, Cizik School of Nursing Houston, TX
- 2016, Master of Science in Nursing: PMHNP, UT Health Science Center of San Antonio, School of Nursing San Antonio, TX
- 2013, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UT Health Science Center of San Antonio, School of Nursing San Antonio, TX
- 2004, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
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Service
Department
2024 – present Assistant Professor/Clinical
UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing San Antonio, TX
2021 – 2023 Adjunct Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing San Antonio, TXNon-Academic Appointments: Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2016 – present Family Wellness Center, San Antonio, TX
2018 – present Laurel Ridge Treatment Center (once monthly weekend on-call), San Antonio, TXDidactic Courses and Clinical Teaching: UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
2024 – present NURS 6140 Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Psychopharmacology (PMHNP)
2024 – present NURS 6410 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Concepts and Theory 1
2023 – present NURS 6149 Psychotherapy for the PMHNP
2022 – present NURS 6419 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Clinical App 1
2022 – present NURS 6111 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Clinical Seminar 1
2022 – present NURS 6420 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Clinical App 2
2022 – present NURS 6119 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Clinical Seminar 2
2022 – present NURS 6319 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Clinical App 3
2022 NURS 6410 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Concepts and Theory 1
2022 NURS 6411 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Concepts and Theory 2
2022 NURS 6219 PMHNP Dx and Mgmt Concepts and Theory 3
2021 NURS 3206 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: Clinical ApplicationService to the Profession
2023 – present TNP Policy Council, Texas Nurse Practitioners
2023 – present Board member: President-elect, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (PAPN) of Texas
2023 – present JAANP Peer Reviewer, Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2022 – present Psychiatric / Mental Health Specialty Interest Group Co-Chair, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
2022 – 2023 Practice Committee, Texas Nurse Practitioners
2022 – 2023 Board member: Secretary, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (PAPN) of Texas
2021 – 2022 Education Committee, Texas Nurse Practitioners
2021 – 2022 Legislative Ambassador District 122, Texas Nurse Practitioners
2020 – 2022 Legislative Committee Chair, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (PAPN) of TexasNational
2022 – present National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
2020 – present The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)
2019 – present Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)
2019 – present The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses (PAPN) of Texas
2019 – present American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
2019 – present American Psychiatric Nurse Association (APNA)
2016 – present American Nurses Association (ANA) & Texas Nurses Association (TNA) -
Publications
Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations
Anderson, L. (January, 2023). Practice considerations for children diagnosed with ADHD and dysgraphia. Presented at The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida
Anderson, L. (October, 2022). Understanding and overcoming implicit bias in mental health through mindful practices in Buddhism. Presented at the 36th American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Annual Conference in Long Beach, California
Anderson, L. (September, 2022). Everything is bigger in Texas – Except access to care: A comparison of physicians and nurse practitioners practicing in metropolitan and rural areas. Presented at the 34th Annual Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) Fall Conference in Round Rock, TexasPeer Reviewed Online Presentations
Anderson, L. M., Fogger, S. (2023, June). ADHD across the life span: It’s more than just stimulants. [Online]. 2023 AANP National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Anderson, L. M. (2023, January). 2023 CE requirement – Prescription monitoring program. [Webinar]. Texas Nurse Practitioners
Anderson, L.M. & Kameg, B.N. (2023, January). Major depressive disorder: Evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes. [Online]. American Association of Nurse PractitionersHONORS AND AWARDS
2021 Above and Beyond Award, Texas Nurse Practitioners, Texas
2021 Community Health and Service Award, UT Health Houston, Cizik School of Nursing, Houston, TX -
Clinical
Board Certifications
- 2026 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – American Nurses Credentialing Center:
- 2025 - Basic Life Support Provider Certification – American Heart Association
- 2024 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – TX License
- 2024 - Registered Nurse – TX License