Rachel Lee McArdle

MCARDLE ORCHESTRAL METHODOLOGY

United States

About

I am an independent neuropsychiatric advanced practice nurse working at the intersection of neuropsychiatry, mental health care, and systems design. My work centers on the McArdle Orchestral Methodology (M.O.M.), an integrative, trauma-informed framework that supports coherence across the nervous system, meaning-making, relationships, creativity, nutrition, and access. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, this approach emphasizes early, effective, and humane care that is participatory, preventive, and usable in real-world settings. I focus on translating evidence into practice across prevention, treatment, teaching, policy, and advocacy—particularly for neurodivergent individuals and those underserved by conventional models of care. My work prioritizes ethical practice, collaboration, and innovation that improves access without sacrificing clinical rigor.

Experience

  • Founder at Rachel Lee McArdle
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Independent neuropsychiatric advanced practice nurse and creator of the McArdle Orchestral Methodology (M.O.M.), an integrative, trauma-informed framework advancing prevention, treatment, teaching, policy, and advocacy.

  • Student at Integrative Psychiatry Institute
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA

  • Rachel Thomas Psychiatry (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • President
      Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

    • Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
      Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
      Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

      Private practice. Specializing in treatment of ADHD and PTSD as well as treating other general psychiatric conditions.

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist at NA
    Jul 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 1 mo

  • owner at Rachana- Build-A-Bangle
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 · 5 mos

    Retail and Wholesaler of Customizable bangles in assorted colors, sizes and styles.