Heather Chasteen
I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 5 years. I’m very selective in medications and will start at low doses and increase slowly as needed. I will not start multiple medications and meds are started in order of greatest need for symptom management. We will discuss how meds are working at each visit and work together to find the right combo.
However, that may not always be possible, so getting to a place where you are on maintenance visits every three months is the secondary goal.
Stimulants for ADHD and Benzos for anxiety are limited and only after a thorough assessment and other options have been tried and failed. Benzos are short term only and not intended for long term use due to safety issues and addiction potential. NO CONTROLLED MEDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA.
First session
There will be a lot of questions to obtain an accurate diagnosis. We will then discuss a treatment plan and medications if warranted. Therapy referral will be given if necessary. Labs may be ordered to rule out medical causes for symptoms (anemia, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid issues, etc). Lifestyle change recommendations will be made.
Strengths
Listening. Collaborating with the patient. Prescribing only if appropriate for the diagnosis. Working with you to figure out the root causes of your symptoms and address them accordingly.
Ideal clients
I am looking for depressed and/or anxious people. I have also worked with PTSD patients as well as various mood disorders. I'm also looking for people who are interested in long-term wellness and are willing to make lifestyle changes to have a better, healthier future. Someone who has realistic expectations of the limitations of medications as well as a willingness to put in the work to help themselves.
Treatment methods
Supportive
Five years - encourage people for positive change, help find solutions to different barriers
Motivational Interviewing
Five years - coach approach to encourage change and find their motivations for change
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- ConnecticutLicense 12.015607
- FloridaLicense APRN11013531
- VirginiaLicense 0024194830