Board certified
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Nadine
Nadine Kakanou is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Nadine completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Walden University. A PMHNP is tasked with evaluating a patient’s mental health status by assessing their relevant medical background, conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and identifying potential issues that might negatively impact a patient's mental health. The primary concern of individuals suffering from mental health problems is accessing mental health care professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care and offer preventive strategies. Although PMHNPs receive intense training to meet mental health patients' needs, their roles are poorly understood because regulatory barriers have limited the entire scope of the practice.
Due to the complexity of human beings in understanding their lives and illness experience, a PMHNP requires the ability to access situations from different perspectives, not only through a psychological lens but also from a biological and development view, while recognizing the perspective of stakeholders affected. Besides, mental health disorders affect the ability to communicate experiences, and their symptoms may not conform to conventional diagnostic criteria. PMHNPs need to have a high tolerance of uncertainties and a willingness to frequently re-evaluate assessments upon discovering new information.
In addition to diagnosing and treating disease, PMHNPs nurture resilience and growth capacity because of the impact of psychiatric disorders on patients' growth and development abilities. The existing healthcare system may fail to address the complexity of problems suffered by patients completely. Consequently, PMHNPs need to effectively advocate for patients to acquire all the services needed to meet their mental health needs. They also need to push for the development of more effective services. In conclusion, PMHNPs are well prepared and equipped to provide independent and effective psychiatric care and treatment to effectively meet the needs of mental health patients.
Get to know Nadine
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I am a nurse, and I decided to become a PMHNP, because I realized that the population was underserved, and also experienced psychiatry issue in my family
What types of clients do you work with best?
Clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and ADHD,
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Adults
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
I wish all client knew that there is help somewhere, and that a psychiatric issue is the same as any other disease.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Flexibility, and working remotely.
What inspires you?
My professor who suffered from bipolar, and Major Depressive Disorder. Even though he has challenges, he made sure that he never missed any class, his values, and behavior with his health issues were amazing. As a professional I would like to be the one who brings positive changes in people's lives.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients will expect to have an ear to listen to their concerns, and meet someone with knowledge that will be able to addressed their issues.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I will like to connect with my client first, then come up with a treatment that will address their unique concern
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love to dance and bake
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Happiness. By keeping this at the center of my life, I am able to easily make decisions in the best interest of any individual
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 5 years
- Graduating institute
- Walden University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Nursing
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