Kerisha Prince
Hello! I’m Kerisha Prince, a dedicated and compassionate board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience in providing comprehensive mental health care. With a Master’s degree in Nursing and specialized training in psychiatric-mental health, I am committed to improving the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Cultural humility and accessibility: Respect for diverse backgrounds and adapting approaches to fit cultural contexts. - Accessibility considerations, including language and socioeconomic factors, support engagement. - Adaptability in modalities: Flexibility to utilize talk therapy, psychometric assessments, and pharmacologic considerations as needed.
I’m Kerisha Prince, a dedicated and compassionate board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience in providing comprehensive mental health care.
- This may include tailoring interventions to patient preferences and responses. - Professional integrity and ethics: Adherence to confidentiality, consent, and ethical guidelines. - Transparent boundaries and patient rights are upheld.
First session
I will gather a thorough history, including current concerns, medical background, medications, and psychosocial factors. - Review prior mental health treatment, school or work stresses, sleep patterns, substance use, and safety considerations. - A mental status assessment is typically conducted to observe mood, thought processes, cognition, orientation, and behavior. - This helps establish a baseline and identify immediate concerns or risk factors. - Diagnostic formulation will be discussed, including potential diagnoses to consider and the rationale behind them. - I may explain possible next steps, necessary tests, and what information will be used for treatment planning. - Collaboration and goals are emphasized; the clinician will invite questions and align on short- and long-term goals. - You’ll often discuss practical aspects like scheduling, insurance, and anticipated duration of treatment. - At the end, a treatment plan outline is provided, which may include recommendations for therapy, medication evaluation, or referrals. - You’ll leave with clarity on what to expect next and how to prepare for future visits.
Strengths
- Evidence-informed strategies: They integrate current research findings with clinical experience to guide treatment decisions. - Common approaches may include cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based practices, and problem-solving skills. - Individualized treatment planning: Plans are tailored to the patient’s unique goals, strengths, and life circumstances. - This often involves a phased approach with clear milestones. - **Active collaboration and feedback loops**: Regular check-ins to adjust goals, review progress, and incorporate patient preferences. - Shared decision-making is a hallmark of their style. - Structured assessment tools: Use of standardized questionnaires or scales to monitor symptoms and track change over time. - Objective data complement subjective reports and guide tweaks to the plan. - Focus on functional outcomes: Emphasis on real-world improvements such as sleep, mood stability, daily functioning, and relationships. - Results are discussed in terms of daily life impact, not just symptom reduction. - Treatment responsiveness: Noting how quickly or slowly patients respond to interventions and adapting accordingly. - If a particular method isn’t effective, alternatives are explored rather than persistence with limited benefit. - Safety-first orientation: Consistent attention to risk assessment and crisis planning, ensuring supportive measures are in place. - This fosters a secure therapeutic environment.
Ideal clients
My patient focus is on individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. Individuals with Mood Disorders: Patients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, or related conditions. Anxiety Disorders: Those experiencing generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
My approach to care is holistic and collaborative, focusing on building a trusting relationship with my patients to support their unique journeys. I prioritize open, empathetic communication to ensure that you feel heard and understood.
Location
Virtual sessions