A PMHNP, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is a specialized type of nurse practitioner who focuses on providing mental health care. They are trained to assess, diagnose, and manage mental health conditions, as well as prescribe medications and provide therapy. They can diagnose and treat a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric and mental health disorders.
PMHNPs often work with individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and they may work in various settings such as hospitals, community mental health centers, or private practices. They play a crucial role in addressing mental health needs and promoting overall well-being.
Online telepsychiatry is a secure and effective way to connect with providers. In these sessions, patients talk with their providers through live video. Patients can log on to the calls from anywhere with a secure internet connection, and we recommend having plenty of privacy as well. Clinical studies have shown that video-based online telepsychiatry is as effective as its in-person counterpart.
In fact, online telepsychiatry is more effective for some patients because they are able to attend more regularly.
If you and your provider determine that medication should be part of your treatment plan, your provider will walk through your medication options with you. Depending on your needs, the provider may prescribe medications such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, or mood stabilizers.
At Personal Practitioners, we recommend ongoing medication management to ensure that medications work well for our patients. It’s important to attend these follow-up appointments or reschedule them as needed.
During medication management appointments, your provider will ask about your symptoms, any side effects, and how you feel about your medication. If you have serious or severe side effects, you can contact your provider before your follow-up appointment. They will give you directions on how to transition off the medication if necessary.
For patients without insurance, we offer competitive self-pay rates. Please contact our office for more details.
We accept credit/debit cards, checks, HSA funds, and online payments.
