PMHNP, 2 years of experience
Hi I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, based in Arizona. I earned Masters Degree from Walden University of Minnesota. I have been a registered nurse for 30 decades, the last six years is spent in psychiatry. I have practiced as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across-the -life span for 1 year. I offer medication management and psychotherapy to treat varied mental and behavioral health challenges. I aid individuals to function at the peak of their abilities and live independently despite their illness.
Our first session includes: brief introductions, mental health history, present symptoms, then dive into the specific goals for the visit and expected outcomes. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Being a RN for 30 decades, I am a good listener, empathic, and goal-directed. I am thorough in history-taking which is crucial in (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I serve clients with varied mental health challenges including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, substance use disorders, stress/trauma disorders, personality disorders and irritability in dementia clients.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy technique is my favorite tool in treatment planning, it helps me to tailor clients treatments to meet their unique goals and needs. I use CBT to help clients to recognize how their thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors influence their emotions and actions.
MI is beneficial to engage clients in treatment and keep them motivated for change. I use it to build rapport, introduce change talk, deal with ambivalence, empower clients, and keep them engaged/committed throughout their treatment process.