Hello, and welcome to my practice, Summit Ridge Psychiatry (website coming soon). For out-of-pocket or cash-pay 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 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. To schedule an out-of-pocket cash pay visit, look for the "See more availabilities" link located on the right side of this page, under the Book Session link. Once the page loads, you will be given the option to select Cash under Section 3.

About Dean Cochran, PMHNP-BC