Elaine Allen
Hi, I am Elaine, and I have been a nurse for 20 years, psychiatry specific for 10 years and a PMHNP-BC for the most recent 6 of those years. I love working with patients of all backgrounds, beliefs and conditions to find the treatment that we together find is the best fit for you. I work hard to listen first so I can present the best options to you allowing you to knowledgeably choose a treatment plan that you feel is the best fit for you. I work mainly with ages 12 through adulthood. I look forward to working with you to find the best fit of treatment options to help you achieve optimal wellness.
First session
During your first session, I will have reviewed or briefly review the intake forms. I then will listen to what brings you in asking for clarification as needed. I do have some standard questions to rule in or out diagnoses as well as fill in any blanks about you personally that I need to know. We will then discuss each diagnosis and why it was made. Finally, I will present treatment options along with how they work and why I suggest them. You decide what you feel fits best or if none do they we discuss other options.
Strengths
I am a listener. I enjoy getting to know my patients, building a relationship so that together we can find the right treatment for you, medication, therapy, vitamins, supplements, therapy, or the combination of those things. I am open to hearing any suggestions you have and always am willing to take your input into strong consideration as I do believe my patient knows themselves best.
Ideal clients
I find that I most often have worked best with clients willing to be open with me, open-minded to what I say and willing to understand that yes I am a white, cis-gender female. I also am open-minded, believe we can all work together no matter our backgrounds. We just need to keep communication open, and if I do something that is offensive I did not do it intentionally! I promise! Please tell me or tell me as we meet if another provider has done something offensive so I can avoid their mistake. I am open to new things so if you want something incorporated or changed just let me know!
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
I work with my clients by talking to them so they figure out themselves what barriers they have and the hope is to help them determine to overcome those barriers.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- IndianaLicense 71009657A