Treatment for mental illness is based on the severity of the situation. Some mental disorders need medications, whereas others require both psychotherapy and medications. Hello, my name is Chrismene St Jean. I am a dedicated and patient-focused certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with eighteen years of professional experience as a registered nurse. My mission is to provide individualized patient care so that patients can be employed, live independently, and sustain long-term relationships, especially when receiving stable treatment.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Patients can see a significant improvement after six weeks of treatment. But, patients respond in different ways to medication, and no one can tell beforehand how an individual will respond. Sometimes, a person needs to try several medications before finding the right one; therefore, I work together with my patients to find the best medication or medication combination.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Medication Management: The psychiatric evaluation is done in person or telehealth using video and is 60 minutes. Lab work needed to rule out conditions with similar symptoms. Follow-up is 15-20 minutes for medication management.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I focus on treating bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.