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Patricia Smith, PMHNP - Washington Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

PMHNP
6 years of experience
Virtual

Hi! I am Dr. Patricia Smith, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Are you tired of going to providers and coming away confused and feeling like you are not being heard? I work with clients to improve their mental health awareness and to help educate them on what their options are to attain their mental health goals. My goal is to work towards your goals and to empower you in making educated decisions regarding your health. I use medication and brief therapy to address your concerns. As to what makes me unique? I know that the most powerful person in the room when it comes to your healthcare is you. I will work with you to help you realize that too. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am a strong proponent of mindfulness, yoga and exercise to help you develop a healthy lifestyle that works for you. Whether you're dealing with poor sleep, overwhelming anxiety, cyclical depression or struggling with ADHD, I'm here to help. Seeking help can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll bring compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

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

In our first session together, will start with free introductions will review your history, current stressors and identify what you want to focus on. Based on this information will review a diagnosis and discuss a treatment plan. This is an opportunity for you to let me know what’s important to you, what has worked, and has not worked in the past. This is also an opportunity for me to outline my approach to mental health, and, how are use both medication and brief therapy to assist you on your mental health journey. At the end of the session will schedule a follow up to assess how our plan is working and at each follow up we will look at the treatment plan is working and what modifications need to be addressed. I welcome all questions. I want to make sure that you understand the treatment plan and agree with it. Therefore, your active voice in session is appreciated.

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

I have worked with adolescents and young adults as well as older adults experiencing major life changes. I spent 20 years on active duty in the military and have worked extensively with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, and adjustment disorders secondary to extreme changes in life. I speak fluent English and Military.

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My treatment methods

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I have been working with mindfulness space therapy for the last seven years. I started working with this treatment method in the military and have transition to use with civilian practice. It is focused on connection between the mind and the body and being present focused. I walk client through use with meditation practices, daily practices, and how to use Mindfulness in the moment.

Positive Psychology

I work with a positive psychology approach. This is a strength-based approach where we assess patients ability to use resources that are available to them right now in the present moment and build on those skills that they may not realize they even have. I use medication to expand patients resources and then use therapy techniques to expand coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Strength-Based

Are you strength based therapy where we focus on a patient’s ability to use available resources, assess how they Can use their strengths in addressing their current concerns this focuses on building problem-solving, skills, and building confidence in using those skills.