I am a certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner trained to diagnose and treat individuals who have mental health disorders. I have 4 years of experience prescribing psychotropic medications and over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I help adults with mental health concerns develop and implement a plan to begin feeling better. I am currently accepting new patients in Ohio for virtual or in-person evaluation and medication management.

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

Our initial visit will typically be a 1-2 hour diagnostic evaluation during which we will review your mental health concerns and history in detail to determine whether medication could be helpful for you. If you are already taking medications, we will discuss the safety/effectiveness of these to determine whether any changes should be made. I will share my thoughts on your diagnosis, treatment options and answer any questions you may have. In some cases, we may need to meet more than once to complete the full intake and develop a plan together. Follow-up visits will be 15-60 minutes every 2-12 weeks depending on your individual needs. During these visits, we will review your symptoms and whether your medications are helping or causing any negative side effects. We will discuss potential medication adjustments and other treatment/lifestyle recommendations to help improve your symptoms if needed.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

- My professional training and experience - Your knowledge/expertise about yourself and your symptoms - Psychotropic medications if indicated - Diagnostic tests such as bloodwork to help identify potential medical causes for your mental health concerns if indicated - Some medications do require regular lab and/or vital signs monitoring for your safety - I will recommend that you purchase an at-home blood pressure cuff if your medications are likely to impact your blood pressure - Referral to other medical providers if indicated - Vitamins and supplements if indicated - Genesight testing if desired - Clinical guidelines - Rating scales

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

I am genuine, attentive and thorough. I will do my best to help you come up with a safe and effective plan to begin feeling better.

About Janey Shipman