Raeanne Johnson, CPNP-PC, PMHS

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Raeanne Johnson, PNP attended the University of Virginia where she graduated with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 2009 and began her pediatric nursing career at Duke Children's Hospital. Mrs. Johnson then earned her Master's of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina in 2014. She began her career in primary care and moved to specialize in behavioral and developmental pediatrics in 2020. She is credentialled by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. She sees ages 3-21 years with a primary focus on Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She loves using lifestyle modifications, and general wellness principals to help her patients and families thrive. When not at work, you can likely find her on the greenway or in the garden with her sweet family and precious pup.

North Raleigh Office, Starting April 1 BillingSpecialist@RaleighPsychology.org

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We want to recognize early, intervene competently, actively monitor progress towards goals, and refer appropriately.

“You’re not here because you’re sick or broken or in trouble. You’re here because the people that love you want you to be the best version of yourself possible. They want you to have every tool in your toolbox. Sometimes, we use words that may feel big and scary, so that we know what tools we need. These are just explanations of the way your beautiful brain works. We have to name our job, so we know the right tool. I wouldn’t use a hammer to flip pancakes, and in the same way we have to assess what is going on, so we can strategize the best solutions. We have to name our job, but these words don’t define you.”

Does your child have BIG feelings? So big that they have a hard time going throughout the day without several meltdowns?

Do you feel as though your child is intelligent, though really struggles with task completion and/or comprehending what they’re learning?

Does your adolescent have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep?

Is it hard to watch them struggle with anxiety and worry that does not seem to fit the situation?

Does your loved one struggle to fit in with peers, so much so that they are isolating themselves and refusing to engage socially?

Is it hard to know whether or not what they are experiencing is because of their age or context, or something that needs professional expertise?

Does it seem like your adolescent is spending so much time on their phone or ipad or computer because they struggle to communicate in typical social situations?

Frequently Asked Questions

Raeanne is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP), trained in primary care, with specialized training in child and adolescent development, behavior, and mental health concerns. Raeanne is recognized by the pediatric nursing certification board as a pediatric mental health specialist.The goal of working with a developmental and behavioral pediatric mental health specialist is to understand the child/adolescent as a whole person and to work with he family to create sustainable solutions.
Raeanne will partner with your pediatrician as a specialist / consultant. She has the privilege and benefit of spending additional time with the patient and family, illuminating key factors contributing to the child or adolescent’s mental health and developmental needs. Raeanne’s additional training, certification, and experience makes her uniquely qualified to enrich the patient’s care.
The intake visit is approximately one hour. If additional development assessment would be helpful, this will be scheduled at the first visit. If medications are prescribed, a follow up visit will be within one month and then quarterly (upon reaching a stable regimen).