Are you struggling in your everyday life to keep up and just feel functional? Come see me I would love to help. Welcome, my name is Derica Perez, I am thrilled to connect with you. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board certified. I see patients across the lifespan, from kids ages 4 through adulthood. I strive to provide individualized professional knowledge to help manage children, adolescents and adults with various mental health disorders while using evidence-based practices. My goal is to help you understand, manage, and overcome the mental health stressors that are negatively impacting your daily life. I love to hear my patients tell me they have overcome their struggles with anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, and anger, just to name a few from working with me. I approach each individual with warmth, empathy, and focus that is entirely based on your unique needs. Through our visits together we will address concerns with your mental health and come up with a treatment plan that best fits your individual needs whether that be medication management, therapy referrals, or additional referral options, I am here to help you. I look forward to the opportunity to join you in your mental health journey providing you support and compassionate care.

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

In each appointment, we will discuss your current concerns and any positive or negative changes that have occurred since our last visit. At the end of each appointment, we will develop a treatment plan that is specifically meant for your needs. We will set up a follow-up appointment before we end our visit, to make sure we have a time frame to check in and review your medications, any concerns, and current treatment plan. Each follow-up appointment time frame will vary depending on what you need.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I strive to provide individualized professional treatment methods. I provide expertise in various mental health disorders while using the most up-to-date evidence-based practices. I will provide tools such as links through email or client messaging systems that will allow you to review information about your diagnosis and medication, and tools or resources that could be utilized for additional help in guiding you through your treatment such as referral options for therapy. We will work as a team to get you the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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

I have many years of extensive experience with mental health disorders. Just to name a few: behavioral disorders, anger, depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, ADHD symptoms, along with mood disorders. I also have vast experience with Autism. I currently see kids through adulthood and I am eager to help you through your mental health journey!

About Derica Perez, PMHNP-BC