Samantha Arcemont
Ms. Arcemont is a seasoned healthcare professional with 32 years of experience, including over a decade as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Arcemont is a seasoned healthcare professional with 32 years of experience, including over a decade as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Known for her compassion and empathy, she has worked with individuals ranging from age 3 to 100 across diverse settings such as schools, communities, acute care hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Her broad expertise reflects a deep commitment to holistic, patient-centered care. Please note: When making an appointment, it is best to make it at least three days before the scheduled time.
First session
At your first session with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you can expect a comprehensive evaluation focused on understanding your mental health history, current concerns, and treatment goals. It’s a collaborative and supportive experience designed to build trust and set the foundation for care.
Strengths
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring a blend of clinical expertise, therapeutic communication, and holistic care. I excel in conducting assessments, managing medications, and making diagnoses, while fostering trust through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and active listening. My approach integrates mindfulness practices and whole-person care, and I thrive in collaborative settings, advocating for mental health equity and staying current with best practices for ethical and effective treatment.
Ideal clients
Many of my clients grapple with confidence and self-esteem challenges as they strive to improve themselves, their relationships, and overall quality of life. While some are highly self-aware and others are just beginning that journey, most benefit from working with a therapist who supports their personal goals and growth while being treated by the PMHNP. Please note: When making an appointment, it is best to make it at least three days before the scheduled time.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Understanding your thinking patterns can help break the habits of negative thinking. Your thoughts are closely connected to the way you react to stressful situations. Learning to look at things by using a paradigm shift can help you progress forward to a healthy productive life.
Humanistic
Present-centered: It emphasizes current experiences and emotions rather than past events. You are seen as an individual and treated with empathy. Each person a capable of self-growth. You may need someone to listen you what you are feeling and help with discovering how you got to a place in your life and how to make it better.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Clients are encouraged to explore current mental and physical awareness when engaged in this type of therapy. Allowing you to learn to listen to you body and mind now can lead to self acceptance. It can help to see yourself as an important kind and loving being.
Motivational Interviewing
When you are faced with the challenge of deciding to make change in your life, you must evaluate where you are in that process. You will be helped to explore your strengths and personal motivation for want to make a change in your life. Your goals for making a change are supported without judgement.
Location
Virtual sessions