PMHNP, 7 years of experience
Hello! I'm Georgina Coca, I am a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, licensed and practicing in VA, and a member of the ANA and the VNA professional associations. I specialize in treating a range of psychiatric conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, Schizophrenia, and PTSD. My approach combines medication management with supportive therapy, tailored to each of my clients, who range from adolescents aged 16 to older adults up to 85 years. With over nine years of experience in psychiatric care, both inpatient and outpatient, I am dedicated to helping you overcome your struggles through a blend of critical values including humility, respect, honesty, and consistency. I treat all my clients with great care, listening attentively to understand your unique challenges and providing the educational support you need. You are important. You are unique. Your story and challenges matter to me. I want you to know that there is help for you no matter what you are facing. I use a holistic approach with a combination of medication management with supportive therapy. Schedule an appointment today. I look forward to working with you.
The first step is figuring out what’s wrong, and then finding options. With the combination of medication management and counseling, my goal is to provide treatments that work, so you can get better. Challenges can arise at any stage of your life whether your teen or adult years, I specialize in the treatment of different conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia. By walking you through these challenges with education and options, we can make informed decisions together. I want you to have hope knowing you can face these problems and reach your best self. Let’s work together to make things better.
I use current evidence-based research and FDA-approved medications to provide up-to-date, effective care. My approach to care is built on my values of humility, respect, honesty, and consistency. My passion for mental health comes from a personal experiences that taught me the value of empathy and connection. I excel in creating an environment where communication, both verbal and nonverbal, enhances the healing process.
I help people from diverse backgrounds across their lifespan from teens, adults and elderly individuals. I work with people who want to make positive changes in their lives or careers but aren't sure how. This includes people who are thinking about a new direction in life, often during their middle years, and young professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level but need a little guidance. Everyone I help is eager to improve and just needs the right support and tools to do it. I'm here to provide that, helping them to feel confident as they make positive steps forward.
Medication management and supportive therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modality.