Jessica Plocher, CRNP

Jessica Plocher, CRNP, is the Director of Staff Mentorship & Onboarding at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates and a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience providing individualized, comprehensive psychiatric care to adolescents and adults.

Specialties & Focus Areas

• Mood disorders (major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder)
• Anxiety disorders (panic disorder, generalized anxiety, OCD)
• Adult ADHD
• College and graduate student mental health

Who They Help

Jessica works with adolescents (18+) and adults, with a particular focus on college and graduate students navigating psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and second opinions. She collaborates closely with existing therapists when clients wish to maintain those relationships.

Treatment Approach

Jessica tailors treatment to each individual’s specific challenges and needs, offering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management. She is known for her ability to coordinate care seamlessly with therapists and other providers.

Professional Background

Jessica earned her first bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University, followed by a BS in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, where she was inducted into the Honors Society of Nursing. She went on to serve in both clinical and supervisory roles at The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Psychiatry before earning her MS in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked as a mental health resource specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves as an Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has taught psychiatric mental status examinations and adult mental health topics.

Certifications & Affiliations

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

Locations & Availability

Jessica Plocher sees patients in-person in Paoli, PA. Jessica Plocher is licensed to practice and prescribe in New Jersey and Pennsylvania via telehealth.