Ileana Nicole Rivera
I'm Ileana N. Rivera, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ready to participate with you in an active program of mental health wellness. I grew up in New York City and have earned academic credentials from the City University of New York to Fairfield University where I also received training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Having worked with patients and family managing serious mental health illness, I understand the importance of having a knowledgeable and compassionate provider who can support multiple pathways toward wellness.
I believe treatment can work when an appropriate medication regimen is employed. Please note I do not prescribe controlled substances.
First session
Our first contact will allow for an understanding of what's immediately concerning you & we will conduct a brief psychiatric assessment. Here we can determine our shared treatment goals and see if we're a good match! It's okay if we aren't because I feel treatment works best where compassionate candor and respect is mutually valued. My training history allows for psychiatric evaluation and treatment of adults.
Strengths
Having worked with patients and family managing serious mental health illness, I understand the importance of having a knowledgeable and compassionate provider who can support multiple pathways toward wellness.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with patients who are proactively working toward self improvement and personal excellence. Patients who understand that medication is one modality among others aimed at symptom improvement. And while we're both in agreement that medication can be quite needed when significant challenges begin to feel overwhelming, we know medication is one part of a successful mental health wellness program.
Treatment methods
Psychoeducation
My goal is to work with you to formulate a treatment plan that may include medication. I'd like to support your efforts to challenge negative and intrusive thinking and create a more balanced mood. As well, I have nearly ten years of experience working with patients and families living with serious mental illness like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in the inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked as a Registered Nurse with ventilated and non-ventilated patient's with complex medical comorbidities. I have experience in medial and psychiatric case management for those patents contending with acute and chronic mood and psychotic disorders. Additionally, I am familiar with probate court matters related to inpatient commitment and conservatorship.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ConnecticutLicense 12.013140