Hello! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. I have over 20 years experience as an NP. My expertise is in diagnosis and medication management however, I also provide short-term psychotherapy. **Age group 7-45. **Appointment times are reserved on your behalf, please be respectful of time. We allow one full hour for a New Patient appointment and the 'no show/24 hour late cancel policy' will be enforced. I embrace and encourage a healthy lifestyle to empower you to overcome your struggles with anxiety, depression and/or ADD/ADHD. My unique approach in helping a patient is avoid 'symptom chasing and getting to the root of the problem,' which entails a very thorough initial assessment and evaluation. Together, we will implement an effective treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. My philosophy of practicing 'Holistic Psychiatry' is to embrace mind, body and spirit. And in doing so, my priority is to provide you a safe space to heal, compassion, understanding and kindness. You're not alone! Psychiatric Health & Wellness, LLC -www.jadamsandassociates.com (For patients seeking additional information, go to our website click 'resources')

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Brief introduction and explore what the patient hopes to accomplish by seeking mental health services. Review new patient forms. Initiation of the psychiatric evaluation-gathering necessary information (thorough history, discussion of symptoms, past/current medications, possible diagnostic tests required, treatment options). Depending on the complexity of the case, it is not uncommon two separate appointments may be needed to complete a full evaluation.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having degrees in both psychiatry and primary care, my experience and strength is often seeing the patient 'holistically' and getting to the root of the problem. I see both children and adults with ADHD/ADD, Depression and Anxiety.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Anxiety Depression ADHD/ADD Obesity Emotional Eating, Nutrition, Fitness. Psychiatric Health & Wellness is an outpatient practice. A patient with urgent needs may not be a good fit for Telemedicine and are referred to an ER or appropriate intensive mental health facility.

About Jill Adams, MSN