*****PLEASE NOTE***** When you make your appointment through Grow Therapy- You will receive a SUMMARY OF NEW PATIENT REQUIREMENTS from Psychiatric Health & Wellness- **Check your junk/spam folder. ALL forms must be submitted 24 hours prior to your appointment. Hello! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. I have 20 years experience as an NP and over 39 years in health care. My expertise is in prescribing 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

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

Brief introduction, review and clarification of completed forms. Initiation of the psychiatric evaluation-gathering necessary information (reason for appt, discussion of symptoms, past/current medications, possible diagnostic tests required, treatment options). Depending on the complexity of the case, it is not uncommon for two separate appointments needed to complete a full evaluation.

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

The majority of my career has been in Pediatrics (ADHD/ADD) however, I see both children and adults with ADHD/ADD, Depression and Anxiety. Having degrees in both psychiatry and primary care, my experience and strength is often seeing the patient 'holistically.' Depending on the complexity of the case, it is not uncommon to require two (2) separate appointments to complete a very thorough assessment and evaluation.

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. Patients with urgent needs are referred to an ER or appropriate intensive mental health facility.

About Jill Adams MSN, ANP, PMHNP-BC

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