Hello, and welcome to my practice. For new patient appointments, please read the bottom section regarding appointment cost. I hope to meet you soon! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with adolescents and adults, ages 13 through 70 . I perform comprehensive mental health evaluations and utilize both medication and a therapeutic approach with a cognitive behavioral underpinning. I have experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders. My approach to mental health begins with empathy, respect, kindness, and understanding. I will utilize my formative clinical experiences, the current up-to-date evidence, and most importantly your needs and preferences, to assist you in achieving optimal mental health and well-being. I enjoy helping others, especially those that have been marginalized, disadvantaged, or disparaged. I believe that everyone deserves to feel valued. I live in McKinney, Texas and in my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, three kids, and foster kids, when we're blessed to have them. We've had four foster placements so far, and as of May 2023, we've been blessed with the opportunity to foster newborn twins. I enjoy traveling and experiencing other people's way of life, of all cultures and backgrounds. So far, I've travelled the most in Latin America. I look forward to working with you to achieve your mental health goals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

From the beginning, I hope to create a calming and welcoming environment for you to share. I know that many mental health topics can be difficult to discuss. I want to put your mind at ease so that you can let me know how I can come along side you and help you. In our first session, I will gather a history of your mental health, with a focus on current problem areas, but also any pertinent information regarding past experiences, especially treatments that have and have not helped. We will then come to a treatment plan together. I will tailor your care to your individuality and preferences in order to give you the best remedies backed by evidence-based practice.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Evidence-based mental health medications and therapeutic communication

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I try to connect with each of my clients on a personal level, by seeking to understand and empathize. I want those that come to me for help to know that I care about their well-being. Appointment Cost ------------------------- For clients using their insurance, appointment costs will vary according to your plan. I'm unable to provide an estimate. Please check with your insurance. For clients paying out-of-pocket, Grow Therapy only allows one cash pay price to be listed at a time. The price currently listed is for follow-up appointments. For first time new patient appointments, the out-of-pocket cash price will be $250 for the first visit, and $150 for follow-up visits. Concierge Medicine ------------------------- For clients desiring a level of care that allows for treatment outside of my normal appointment times, or for those who may need a last-minute appointment, I offer a cash-only service consisting of a concierge fee of $500 for a new patient appointment, and $250 for each follow-up. After scheduling your first appointment, please message me through the Grow platform if you would prefer a concierge-level treatment plan.

About Dean Cochran, PMHNP-BC