Dr Andrea L. Swails (SWELLS)
Greetings, I am a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner based in Ohio. I received my second Master's from Kent State University. I also have a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Walden University. I have been practicing for six years. I help populations that struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, ADHD, borderline personality, schizoaffective, and substance abuse, to live the best life possible.
I share this with my patients so they can see I am a real person not just a provider.
First session
In the first session together there will be a brief introduction and then addressing the challenges they are faced with. I would have the patient explain their challenges and we would as a team, collaborate on a plan to put in place. The patient would be a partner in forming a relationship with the NP and coping strategies to direct their care.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a provider is my ease of making patients feel safe with me. Explaining to them that this is a joint relationship to help them overcome their challenges. Making the patient a part of directing their care with the instilling coping strategies that we as a team build on. I also have struggled with a mental illness of deprssion and anxiety. I share this with my patients so they can see I am a real person not just a provider.
Ideal clients
I love working with populations starting at the age of 6-99, who are struggling with addiction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, ADHD, conduct disorder, and depression. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with them to help them reach their goals through coping mechanisms and medication treatment if needed.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT as a therapeutic base for focusing on changing negative thinking and behavior patterns. This helps with anxiety, stress, and PTSD patients. I would use this to help patients identify thinking patterns, and help them reframe thoughts into a more realistic and balanced one. This also helps with behavioral strategies to avoid situations or create positive habits to break cycles of inactivity or avoidance. avoidance. I instill coping mechanisms to manage stressors, improve emotional regulation and resolve conflicts with the CBT method.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1468 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, suite 100