Patricia Garcia is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner. She obtained her master's and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree from South University and certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Patricia furthered her education, completing a post-graduate degree from Wilkes University and certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a dual board-certified provider, Patricia has been in practice for over 10 years. She creates a safe and therapeutic environment for holistic wellness. She makes her treatment plan decisions together with the patients and utilizes evidence-based practice and medication management to treat those under her care. Patients see Patricia for a wide range of mental health concerns. Those include anxiety; depression, mood disorder, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, ADD/ADHD, Schizophrenia and Autism spectrum disorders, among others. She communicates fluently in English and Spanish. Patricia listens to her patients and understands their needs while treating them with compassion, respect, and the attention they deserve. She strives to deliver high-quality care, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Patricia Garcia finds purpose in serving the mental health needs of the community
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions, and then dive into the specific challenges you’re re facing. This will help me create a tater plan for us to work through during our follow up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Patricia is proficient in many areas, one of her biggest strengths is to provide compassionate care, while being very attentive, she is a good listener. She does her best to connect with her patients and build a therapeutic relationship. She tries to accommodate and meet her patients needs. She is very understanding and easy to talk to.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with clients that are eager to improve their mental health, but don’t yet have the tools needed to make the goal a reality.