Vida Robb
My mission is to foster trusting relationships with my patients built on dignity and respect ensuring that every customer feels valued and heard. I deliver a holistic approach to treatment that address the intricate connections between mind, body and emotional well being with focus on adult, adolescent and child psychiatry.
With over 18 years working as a Registered Nurse and over 5 years working as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice.
I am known for my down-to-earth demeanor and unwavering professionalism and try to create a welcoming atmosphere where you can feel at ease discussing your concerns and aspirations. With over 18 years working as a Registered Nurse and over 5 years working as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. Guiding individuals through challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction and ADHD, I am deeply committed to witnessing your journey of recovery and healing.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. A history collection will be conducted and use of assessment tools may be used. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
Having been a Nurse for over 20 years and a Nurse Practitioner for over 6 years I must say that my assessment skills are pretty accurate which helps me to build an accurate patient-focused treatment plan.
Ideal clients
I love working with a variety of age ranges. A diverse age range allows me to refresh my memory on the different stages of development that each age category experience and the various treatment approaches make my job more interesting. I work with clients from age 8 to 55 year old.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
All client in my experience need emotional and mental support and encouragement. Clients appreciate someone in their corner that would encourage and motivate them to take their medications, make better decisions, stay away from harmful substances while assisting them to have better insight and judgement.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This form of therapy focuses on exploring past trauma that can impact behavior and negative thought patterns. This form of therapy introduces strategies to change negative thoughts into positive thoughts
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
This form of therapy provides psychoeducation and strategies to enforce good sleep hygiene
Grief Therapy
This form of therapy provides a listening ear, support and positive feedback to help support the client in all stages of grief.
Mind-body approach
This approach provides psychoeducation on the two, mind and body. During the session sleep, exercise, stress levels and nutrition is discussed.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- District of ColumbiaLicense NP965446
- MarylandLicense R160916