My name is Dianne Fontaine, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I’m glad you’ve taken the steps towards seeking help and support for your mental health. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help you manage your symptoms, achieve your goals, and improve your overall well-being. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I believe in empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need to take control of your mental health journey. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and valued.
With my advance training and experience in psychiatric care, I'll work closely with you to: - Assess your mental needs - Develop a personalized treatment plan - provide medication management and therapy - Offer education and support to help you manage your condition
My greatest strengths include: - Empathetic and compassionate approach - Strong diagnostic skills - Effective communication - Cultural Competence - Knowledge of evidenced-based practices - Medication management expertise - strong therapeutic relationships - Continuous learning - Flexibility and adaptability
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am best positioned to see clients who: - Require medication management - Need therapy - Require comprehensive assessments - Need supportive care - Seeking holistic care - Value a collaborative approach - need flexible scheduling - Require cultural sensitivity - Seeking a long -term therapeutic relationship. - High quality patient-centered care
CBT is short-term and goal oriented. It is used to identify and monitor negative though patterns and behaviors. It is helpful in understanding the relationships between thoughts, feelings and actions. It aids in learning techniques to challenge and modify negative thoughts and beliefs. Patients learn coping skills and strategies to manage difficult situations through homework assignments and real life-applications.