I am very passionate about helping my patients to get better and I believe that psychiatric care should be affordable and evidence-based. I have been practicing since 2016. I offer both in-person and telehealth visits. I believe that our body and mind are strongly connected. I have been board-certified as an FNP (family nurse practitioner) since 2016 and I have been in practice full-time since then. As an FNP I have been treating all diseases including ADHD, depression, and anxiety but my passion for psychiatric illness made me to return to school to acquire board certification in PMHNP- BC.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll discuss all issues, medications, prior history and we will develop plan of care
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Being certified in both Family Health and mental health made me better understand the possible causes of mental health problems. Many mental problems are caused by other diseases and this has to be ruled out before any psychiatry treatment is started.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I don't have an ideal patient except that they are open and willing to change. I believe that every person has the potential to get better!
About Dr. Marcela Pekarova, DNP
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18-20 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing helps the patient to identify their behaviors and help them to identify what changes are necessary to improve their emotional or physical health. Motivational interviewing helps patients address and change their attitude that is preventing them from making healthier life choices. My goal is to elicit and support a motivation for change.