Misty McDowell
Misty McDowell
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and five years of experience in treating addiction and alcohol dependence. I am licensed only in Ohio. My specialization includes providing mental health services for clients facing various issues such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, social anxiety, postpartum depression, personality disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, Tourette's disorder, excoriation (skin-picking) disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, nightmare disorder, night terror disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, intellectual disabilities, Asperger syndrome, gender identity disorder, tardive dyskinesia, restless legs syndrome, cognitive disorders, suicidal ideations, and hallucinations.
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In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Clients can expect a thorough mental health evaluation and medication treatment services aimed at helping them achieve their treatment goals. All medications will be prescribed in accordance with Federal Drug Administration guidelines and company policies to ensure safe prescribing practices.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Utilization of mental health tools that help measure the client progress.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with adult clients aged 18 and older. I am pleased to offer telehealth visits to clients via video and phone calls.
About Misty McDowell
Misty McDowell offers therapy covered by Buckeye Health Plan, Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid), CareSource - Medicaid, Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Ohio.
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Supportive
Supportive therapy helps clients address their emotional difficulties and life challenges. I encourage clients to discuss their feelings or concerns in a nonjudgmental, safe, and respectful environment.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing will be utilized to establish common ground with the client, setting the stage for shared decision-making. Mindfulness will be incorporated to express empathy, while dialectical methods will encourage self-efficacy, allowing us to explore treatment options together and make informed decisions. The goal of these therapeutic approaches is to reduce or resolve symptoms of depression and anxiety. The feedback on motivational interviewing has been positive.