Richard Young, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. Dedicated to serving his patients and aiming to provide the highest standard of mental health care, Richard is known for delivering care with excellence and integrity.
Richard has over 25 years of staff Registered Nursing experience spanning nephrology, psychiatry, intensive care, education, information technology, and skilled nursing. He also has over 5 years of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing practice experience and 7years of Family Nursing practice experience in outpatient clinics and correctional facilities.
Dr. Young received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1993. He went on to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Frontier Nursing University (Versailles, KY) in 2013 and began working as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
In 2020, Richard completed a Post Masters Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice at FNU and opened Lifespan Psychiatry and Wellness Center with Vivian Young, PMHNP. Richard graduated with his Doctor of Nursing Practice from FNU in 2024.
Taking an evidence-based and comprehensive approach to care, Dr. Young leads with medication management and provides combined support therapy. He specializes in assisting patients with different mental disorders, including anxiety, ADHD, Autism, depression, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and dementia.
Dr. Young typically sees patients later in the afternoon and early evening, around 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. He warmly welcomes all patients to the Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center and looks forward to caring for them across their lifespan.