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Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHCNS-BCPSYCHIATRIC SERVICES- PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
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Joanna Ahounou PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over a decade of practicing psychiatry and 20 years of working in healthcare. Throughout this experience, she realizes that no two people are the same and so she collaborates with you to tailor treatment/ therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual. Joanna loves helping people understand the things that are holding them back with an in-depth approach. After recognizing underlying problems, clients can fully realize their strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things differently in a healthier way. A holistic approach to get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to more efficiently and confidently manage life’s challenges.
Graduated from the University of Texas, Arlington.
Extensive Experience includes providing Psychiatric Evaluations / Medication management / Individual therapy– in the outpatient clinic; acute hospital setting; skilled nursing homes / assisted living residents; state community clinics and jails. With this extensive experience – the provider can guide you to various resources within the community as needed concerning treatment as part of a holistic approach to treatment.
DO TREAT: ADHD ; Depression; Anxiety; Mood disorders; Sleep disorders; PTSD
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Binge eating disorder - Support around distorted body image and beliefs around food; counseling to reshape problematic behaviors and thought patterns; coping strategies for reducing or eliminating episodes of binge eating.
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
Joanna Ahounou is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
Years of Experience: 11 years
PRIVATE PRACTICE, PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDER, 2018 - Present
SCHLUTTER GROUP, PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDER, 2012 - 2018
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS , ARLINGTON, MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, 2012
Oregon: 202210119NP
Texas: 122747
New Mexico: 68174
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