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Jessica Francois(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC
Massachusetts
Anxiety - Depression-Life coaching-Insomnia & sleep issues-

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Professional statement

Jessica is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of North Florida. Jessica's specializations include Depression, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Life Coaching and Anxiety.

We believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access which is why we strive to respond to clients right away or within 24 hours of inquiry; and we always have appointments available within one week. Our team of friendly, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners care deeply for their communities and are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care that is backed by science.

At Lavender, we help people flourish. Our specialties include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.


Message to clients

Did you know that nurses have been the most trusted profession for 17 years straight? Lavender is a nurse-founded and nurse led practice, which makes us super unique! Our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners are fully independent and can offer the same treatment interventions as our psychiatrist colleagues. Our providers have extensive training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and enjoy spending time with clients to help them heal.

Lavender, offers a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both prescriptions & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Keiser University, Clinical Adjunct Instructor
Baptist Health South Florida, Family Nurse Practitioner
Edgar Mills Community Health center, Family Nurse Practitioner
North West Medical Center, Registered Nurse (PRN)
| South Miami Hospital, Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare staffing, Registered Nurse

WILKES UNIVERSITY, PMHNP, 2023
UNIVERISTY OF NORTH FLORIDA, DNP, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MSN, 2016
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, BSN, 2013
BROWARD COLLEGE, ASN, 2010

Licensure

Massachusetts: RN2389169

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (20min)
  • Initial session:$300 (60min)