About

Meet Jeff Thomas

Dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health & Family Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through secure telehealth.

Jeffrey Thomas, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Thrive & Shine Behavioral Health

Practicing Since 2017

WHO I AM

Compassionate psychiatry, delivered with care.

Before becoming a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I spent many years on the front lines of healthcare. I began as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, later worked as an Emergency Department RN and Critical Care Transport RN, and then advanced to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care and emergency medicine.

In 2019, I shifted my focus to addiction medicine, where I saw firsthand how trauma, stress, and untreated mental health conditions can deeply affect lives and families.

These experiences inspired me to expand into psychiatry so I could better serve adults facing conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.

I have a special passion for supporting first responders and healthcare professionals, having witnessed the toll that high-stress, high-responsibility work can take on mental health.

I'm Jeff Thomas, a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I've practiced since 2017 across family medicine, emergency care, and addiction treatment, and now bring that combined experience to psychiatric care.

At Oxidian Health, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through secure telehealth services. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered in your mental health journey.

WHY I DO THIS WORK

My mission is simple: to meet you where you are, without judgment, and work alongside you to build a plan that supports your goals, builds confidence, and helps you truly thrive.

CREDENTIALS

Professional Background

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) — George Washington University, 2017

  • Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate — Herzing University, 2025

  • Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing for academic excellence

  • Currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) to further advance clinical and leadership skills

Certifications

  • Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — ANCC

  • Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner — AANPCB

  • Certified Addictions Registered Nurse — Advanced Practice (CARN-AP)

  • Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC)

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

  • Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (AIMHP)

Book an Appointment

Virtual visits available to clients anywhere in New Jersey.