Ideally, I prefer to work with clients who are ready for change. They have taken a look at their mental health, and while they may not know exactly what is going on, they know something is not right and they want help. I love to work with people who want to partner with me to come up with a treatment plan, and then own that treatment, participating fully in their care. I strongly believe medication management can be an integral part of mental health, but without psychotherapy and embracing changing what is not working, it cannot do the job alone. I utilize a combination of medication management with brief psychotherapy interventions at each visit, and then work with each client to determine an appropriate care plan which may include additional psychotherapy with a therapist, or possible additional testing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will spend much of our time discussing your history, the medications and treatments you have tried, what has worked and what has not worked for you in the past. It will seem like a lot of questions, but in order to help you overcome your mental health struggles, I need to understand where you are coming from, where you are at, and your priorities for treatment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is in making sure the client is involved in the treatment decision process. I am not here to dictate, I am here to listen, evaluate and educate you on the different treatment options. Together we will come up with a plan, after we discuss the safety and efficacy of the options. Please understand I am here to help, so there are times I may not do exactly as you think I should, but I do my very best to make sure you are heard, you have goals and we have a plan to get there.
About Julie Cruse, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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35 Southeast 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL, USA, Suite 200 OAppointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoeducation
Supportive
On average, Oscar clients pay $0-$40
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