{"id":6801,"date":"2026-03-04T01:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T01:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?page_id=6801"},"modified":"2026-03-04T01:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T01:32:23","slug":"samantha-n-nesbeth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/es\/samantha-n-nesbeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Samantha N. Nesbeth, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Medical Marijuana Evaluations in Connecticut | Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner | SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services<\/h3>

\"Samantha

She previously served as a Nurse Practitioner with CannaHealth in Danbury, CT<\/strong>, where she assessed and recommended medical cannabis treatment for qualifying diagnoses such as chronic pain, PTSD, cancer-related symptoms, multiple sclerosis, and other state-approved conditions. Her evaluations incorporate DSM-5 guidelines, validated screening tools (including the PCL-5 for PTSD), and a careful review of medical history to ensure clinical appropriateness.<\/p>

Her background spans skilled nursing facilities, primary care, physiatry\/PM&R, hospice coordination, and interdisciplinary care. She is skilled in diagnosing complex chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, managing comorbidities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.<\/p>

As an AANP-certified Adult-Gerontology APRN licensed in Connecticut (with active DEA and Controlled Substance Registration), she approaches care holistically\u2014emphasizing prevention, education, quality of life, and responsible integration of cannabis with conventional treatment.<\/p>

What to Expect from a Medical Marijuana Evaluation at SMP:<\/p>

Comprehensive review of medical and mental health history<\/h3>
  • Assessment of qualifying conditions under CT statutes<\/li>
  • Risk-benefit evaluation and safety screening<\/li>
  • Education on responsible cannabis use<\/li>
  • Collaboration with your existing medical providers (with consent)<\/li>
  • Guidance on dispensary access and next steps<\/li><\/ul>

    Her philosophy is person-first, evidence-informed, and grounded in health promotion. She believes in empowering patients with education and thoughtful guidance to improve quality of life safely and responsibly.<\/p>

    Appointments are available via telehealth across Connecticut.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Samantha N. Nesbeth, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C Medical Marijuana Evaluations in Connecticut | Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner | SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services At SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services, our Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) provides comprehensive medical marijuana evaluations in Connecticut for qualifying conditions […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6801","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nSamantha N. 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