Psychiatrists in Jacksonville, FL
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Kerrie Wilder
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNM, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Online Only)
My goals are to help you feel your best, in all areas of your life! Whether you have had mental health struggles before or are seeking mental health support for the first time. I have firsthand experience and knowledge of the options available - from complex medication management to therapy options. Together we can close the gap between mental and physical healthcare.
My goals are to help you feel your best, in all areas of your life! Whether you have had mental health struggles before or are seeking mental health support for the first time. I have firsthand experience and knowledge of the options available - from complex medication management to therapy options. Together we can close the gap between mental and physical healthcare.
Online Psychiatrists
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You are not alone; whether you are struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or worried, battling sadness or despair, feeling unmotivated or have no desire to get out of bed in the mornings, we can create a solution together.
Hello there. Welcome and nice to meet you. My name is Marline, I am a co-founder of Patient's Choice Medical and Mental Healthcare. I'm a double board certified Nurse Practitioner, with specialties in Family/Primary-Care and Psychiatric-Mental health. What does that mean?
You are not alone; whether you are struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or worried, battling sadness or despair, feeling unmotivated or have no desire to get out of bed in the mornings, we can create a solution together.
Hello there. Welcome and nice to meet you. My name is Marline, I am a co-founder of Patient's Choice Medical and Mental Healthcare. I'm a double board certified Nurse Practitioner, with specialties in Family/Primary-Care and Psychiatric-Mental health. What does that mean?
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Jennifer Schneider Weldon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSW MSN, PMHNPBC, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Ocala, FL 34481 (Online Only)
Hi there, I am originally from Michigan and moved to Brevard County, FL in 1997. I have a BA in Communications from Michigan State University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. I worked for Candle Lighters of Brevard, when I first moved to town. worked Labor Delivery/Mother Baby at Wuesthof Melbourne for five years, during which time I went back to University of Central Florida to achieve my MSN/ Family Nurse Practitioner.
Hi there, I am originally from Michigan and moved to Brevard County, FL in 1997. I have a BA in Communications from Michigan State University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. I worked for Candle Lighters of Brevard, when I first moved to town. worked Labor Delivery/Mother Baby at Wuesthof Melbourne for five years, during which time I went back to University of Central Florida to achieve my MSN/ Family Nurse Practitioner.
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Anxiety Psychiatrists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.