Hanover Mental Health, PLLC

Angela Williams is a dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in psychiatric nursing and three years as a nurse practitioner. Angela began her journey in psychiatric nursing in 2007 in Wilmington, where she worked in the community supporting individuals with chronic mental illness. She helped clients not only with their medications but also with finding stable housing and connecting to essential resources. That early experience shaped her commitment to treating the whole person and addressing the broader factors that impact mental health. 

Additionally, she participated in the 2021–2022 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program through the UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, further enriching her clinical perspective in psychiatry. 

Angela offers expertise in managing a broad range of mental health conditions, including: 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar spectrum disorders 
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 
• Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
• ADHD and anxiety in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Angela offers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals aged 7 and older in Wilmington, NC, and the surrounding areas. Her psychiatry services include: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution focused therapy. Please note: Therapy is provided as part of medication management appointments and is not available as a stand-alone service. Angela collaborates with therapists and other healthcare professionals as needed to ensure coordinated, holistic psychiatric care. Appointments are available both in-person and through secure telehealth, with all services delivered with complete confidentiality. 

In-network with the following insurance providers: 

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
• United Healthcare / Optum
• Medicare
• Self-pay 

Payment methods include: cash, Visa, MasterCard, HSA, and FSA cards.

Angela is committed to minimizing unnecessary medications and takes a collaborative, client-centered approach to care. She emphasizes active listening and shared decision-making to develop treatment plans that reflect each client’s individual needs and goals. 

Outside of her professional life, Angela enjoys outdoor activities, spending quality time with family and friends, and playing with her dog, Sparky. Her favorite therapeutic quote, "don't believe everything you think," reflects her commitment to challenging and reevaluating one’s thoughts to foster mental well-being.

How is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Different from a Psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD or DO) who complete medical school and residency training in psychiatry. Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice nurses with master’s or doctoral-level training specifically in mental health.

In North Carolina, PMHNPs are fully licensed to diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe psychiatric medications under a collaborative agreement with a physician. For patients, this means access to high-quality psychiatric care delivered through a nursing-based, patient-centered lens.