Angela Beal
Welcome , I am a dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that holds a national board certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). I received my Masters at Governors State University in University Park , IL .
As a provider my strong communication skills and patient-centered approach ensure that clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.
With over 15 years of experience in various areas of healthcare, I offer personalized mental health services including anxiety, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, Bipolar disorders, OCD, trauma disorders , substance abuse and more. I offer virtual appointments only in treating those across the lifespan (children (> 10 y/o ) adolescents, adults and seniors.
First session
In the first session with me clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment . We will discuss the client’s current psychiatric symptoms, past psychiatric history, social history, and past medical history and collaboratively formulate a treatment plan to help you reach your goals. We will spend time ensuring that you leave with all your questions answered and feeling comfortable with your individualized treatment plan.
Strengths
As a provider my strong communication skills and patient-centered approach ensure that clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. My approach to care focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can express their feelings and experiences without judgment. Your treatment will be evidence based and individualized to fit your specific needs. Sessions will focus on medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle awareness.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT method has been effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, and other severe mental illnesses. CBT usually involves efforts to change thinking and behavioral patterns, to produce significant improvement in everyday functioning and quality of life. I believe that a persons thoughts, emotions and actions are connected. The way we think and feel affect our reactions. Identifying these issues will allow one to replace self-defeating thoughts with more encouraging and realistic ones. Utilizing this approach along with providing medication management can assist one in managing any issues or problem effectively.
Location
Virtual sessions