Elizabeth Milburn, CRNP

Elizabeth Milburn, CRNP (Liz, she/they), is the Executive Director and Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, bringing approximately 14 years of mental health experience and an unwavering commitment to treating every patient with unconditional positive regard.

Specialties & Focus Areas

• Mood disorders (major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, bipolar disorder)
• Anxiety disorders (panic disorder, generalized anxiety, OCD)
• ADHD
• Opioid use disorder
• Trauma and PTSD
• Antidepressant and anxiolytic transitions and safe tapering

Who They Help

Liz works with adults 18 and older seeking medication management. She is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and practices from a Health at Every Size philosophy.

Treatment Approach

Liz works to find the best fit of treatment — balancing maximum benefit with minimum harm — and incorporates holistic recommendations including lifestyle changes. She leads with unconditional positive regard and collaborates closely with existing therapists when clients wish to continue that relationship.

Professional Background

Liz earned both her BSN and MSN summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked on an inpatient medical/surgical telemetry unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed strong clinical fluency in managing medical comorbidities. During her training, she worked in both a student counseling center and a crisis response center. Since then, she has practiced across private practice, community mental health, and correctional settings.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Board Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
• WebMD Preferred Provider: 2024, 2025
• Licensed to prescribe psychiatric medications in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Locations & Availability

Liz is licensed to practice and prescribe in New Jersey and Pennsylvania via telehealth. She sees patients in-person in Paoli, PA and Philadelphia, PA on a limited basis.