Margaret Cook
I am an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner and have worked with a diverse patient population in a variety of settings. My approach is to minimize polypharmacy as much as possible, to help my patients achieve stability on as few medications as possible.
My approach is to minimize polypharmacy as much as possible, to help my patients achieve stability on as few medications as possible.
I take a collaborative approach to psychiatric treatment, and rather than making decisions unilaterally for my patients, I place the focus on collaborative decision making and strive to empower my patients to take charge of their own mental health journey.
First session
I complete a thorough psychiatric evaluation to obtain an accurate diagnosis, we review current medications, if any, and we collaborate to make a treatment plan to address your personal mental health goals.
Strengths
In addition to 13+ years working in the mental health field, 7+ of which being a nurse practitioner, my strengths include a collaborative approach to mental health treatment, establishing rapport with a variety of patient populations, and specific experience in certain specialty populations.
Ideal clients
My practice focuses on the needs of children and adolescents, autistic and other neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA mental health, perinatal mental health, and eating disorders.
Treatment methods
Supportive
I incorporate supportive therapy into medication management appointments with a focus on DBT skills along with psychoeducation.
Gender-affirming therapy
I have long been affirming of and advocating for transgender individuals and am experienced working with the mental health needs of the LGBTQIA population.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
My approach focuses both on proactive solutions to mental health challenges in addition to validating and supporting the underlying mental health needs behind these barriers.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions4914 Radford Ave, Richmond, VA 23230, 204
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Licensed in
- VirginiaLicense 0024174923