Dr. Roberto E. Gimenez, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHNP - Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy

Dr. Roberto E. Gimenez, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Roberto E. Gimenez, DNP, PMHNP-BC

(he/him)

PMHNP
12 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Intelligent
Virtual

Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Dr. Roberto Gimenez, DNP. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). I am an experienced PMHNP dedicated to helping those with mental health needs achieve optimal mental health status. I have worked in health care since 1997. I have a wide range of medication management experience across the lifespan, including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, ADHD, OCD, Mood disorders, personality disorders, and Veteran-centric care. There is a time in our life when things can be challenging; being tough to push ourselves forward, lose our optimism and resilience, and see everything as dark and confusing without finding a solution. In these instances, many of us need a guiding hand. It is the time that an experienced mental health professional will be vital to finding balance in the ever-changing world in which we live to see the possible ways to come out from the hole we feel we are in and find those possible solutions we cannot locate ourselves. In those cases, it is essential to apply non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment.

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

By the end of the first session, clients should have a clearer understanding of their mental health issues, feel heard and supported, and have an initial plan for moving forward with treatment.

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

My greatest strength is to provide compassionate care while being attentive and a good listener; that is the better way to connect with patients and build a therapeutic relationship to meet patients' needs, which will be the success of treatment. Whether you are new to seeking help or have tried everything before without success, I am here to assist you with your mental health concerns. I specialize in general psychiatry and see patients with various mental health conditions.

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation is a valuable approach in psychiatric practice that involves educating patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. Defining psychoeducation: It involves providing information about mental illness, treatment, and self-care strategies, and it plays a crucial role in empowering patients and reducing stigma. This can include improved treatment adherence, enhanced coping skills, better communication with healthcare providers, and an overall reduction in anxiety about their condition. Discuss the importance of involving families in the psychoeducational process and how this can improve understanding and support, leading to better patient outcomes.