About Dorcia Wilson, APRN — BrightCircleHealth

Meet Your Provider

Dorcia Wilson, APRN

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — bringing 15+ years of clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every telehealth visit.

Dorcia Wilson, APRN — Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Board Certified

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Biography

A Lifetime of Caring for Mental Health

Dorcia Wilson, APRN is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 15 years of dedicated clinical experience. Her journey in healthcare began as a Registered Nurse, where she developed a deep passion for psychiatric and mental health care.

Dorcia holds two Master of Science in Nursing degrees — one from Kaplan University with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health, and one from Wilkes University as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This dual expertise allows her to treat the whole person, addressing both psychiatric conditions and the broader context of overall health and wellness.

As the founder of BrightCircleHealth, Dorcia is committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care through telehealth. She is currently accepting new patients in Connecticut, Florida, and New York — bringing expert psychiatric care directly to patients wherever they are.

APRNBoard Certified PMHNPLicensed RN15+ Years ExperienceMSN — KaplanMSN — Wilkes
Education & Licensure

Credentials & Certifications

Board Certified PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — ANCC Certified

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

APRN — Licensed in Connecticut, Florida & New York

Master of Science in Nursing

Kaplan University — Psychiatric Mental Health Track

Master of Science in Nursing

Wilkes University — Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Licensed Registered Nurse

15+ years of clinical nursing experience across multiple specialties

Family Nurse Practitioner

Extensive background in primary and family care medicine

The Journey

15+ Years of Experience

08
2008

Began Nursing Career

Started as a Registered Nurse, developing a strong clinical foundation across medical-surgical and psychiatric units.

13
2013

Advanced Practice Training

Pursued graduate education at Wilkes University, earning her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

17
2017

Psychiatric Specialization

Completed her second MSN at Kaplan University, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health — earning ANCC Board Certification.

20
2020

Telehealth Pioneer

Expanded her practice to telehealth, making psychiatric care accessible to patients across CT, FL, and NY from the comfort of home.

24
2024

BrightCircleHealth Founded

Launched BrightCircleHealth to provide compassionate, patient-centered telehealth psychiatric care under her own practice.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Compassion First

Every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and cared for — without judgment. Dorcia leads every session with empathy and warmth.

Evidence-Based Care

Treatment plans are grounded in the latest psychiatric research and clinical best practices, tailored to each individual's needs.

Accessible Telehealth

Mental health care should be available to everyone. Telehealth removes barriers — no commute, no waiting rooms, just care.

Community Rooted

Serving patients across Connecticut, Florida, and New York with a deep commitment to the communities she calls home.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Dorcia is accepting new patients in Connecticut, Florida, and New York. Take the first step toward better mental health today.