Medication Management Therapists in 92054
Paula Harwood McKenna is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who started practicing in 2017. She has an RN, a BSN, and a Master's Degree in Nursing from Cal State San Marcos, a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine, and a BS in Business Administration from SDSU. Paula believes in a treatment philosophy that is collaborative, empathetic, patient centered, and individualized to meet patient clinical needs. In her spare time, Paula enjoys tennis, snow skiing, swimming, hiking, art, music, architecture, and travel.
Paula Harwood McKenna is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who started practicing in 2017. She has an RN, a BSN, and a Master's Degree in Nursing from Cal State San Marcos, a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine, and a BS in Business Administration from SDSU. Paula believes in a treatment philosophy that is collaborative, empathetic, patient centered, and individualized to meet patient clinical needs. In her spare time, Paula enjoys tennis, snow skiing, swimming, hiking, art, music, architecture, and travel.
Paula Ratter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, RN
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054
Waitlist for new clients
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
I don't have an ideal client. I want to met people where they are at. If you've never had therapy before, it’s important to be aware we don’t start talking about the hard stuff. It can take 2-3 sessions for someone to feel comfortable enough to tell another person what they are struggling with. Therapists cannot read minds, but have studied human patterns of thoughts, feelings & actions. No one can truly know the exact consequences a person has experienced in their life. Regardless of the reason why someone is seeking therapy, there is no judgment, no criticism…just acceptance. People can heal & grow in this type of environment.
Cynthia Casey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92054
Through life's journey there are times that we may feel stuck as if there is a part of you that won't allow you to reach your goals? Do you want more from your life or are you finding it hard to get through your day without feeling anxious, angry, sad or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviors? Or are you having relationship issues with your loved ones or coworkers? There is hope. I can be an effective resource in helping to you identify and move toward your goals, becoming a happier and healthier you.
Through life's journey there are times that we may feel stuck as if there is a part of you that won't allow you to reach your goals? Do you want more from your life or are you finding it hard to get through your day without feeling anxious, angry, sad or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviors? Or are you having relationship issues with your loved ones or coworkers? There is hope. I can be an effective resource in helping to you identify and move toward your goals, becoming a happier and healthier you.
Welcome! My name is Sandee and I have been in the behavioral health/addiction field for over 26 years in various Executive Management and Therapist positions. I am working on my PhD in Counseling Psychology and will complete the degree late 2021. Additionally, I'm a person in recovery who understands addiction and have 26 years. Together we will work on the “dis-ease” of addiction and heal the issues beyond your addiction! Please contact me today, its a magnificent step to our new life......you are not alone!
Welcome! My name is Sandee and I have been in the behavioral health/addiction field for over 26 years in various Executive Management and Therapist positions. I am working on my PhD in Counseling Psychology and will complete the degree late 2021. Additionally, I'm a person in recovery who understands addiction and have 26 years. Together we will work on the “dis-ease” of addiction and heal the issues beyond your addiction! Please contact me today, its a magnificent step to our new life......you are not alone!
Liz Weisenburger
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MS, CRC, APCC
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054
Not accepting new clients
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness &/or acquiring a disability can brings dramatic life change for you and your loved ones. A new prognosis, sudden trauma, congenital health condition, or the gradual onset of a life with imposed limits can bring isolation, overwhelm, & clueless as you seek to figure out how you will navigate your new “normal." Like most people who fall ill or encounter disability, you have no blueprint for how to move forward to recover a meaningful life for yourself.
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness &/or acquiring a disability can brings dramatic life change for you and your loved ones. A new prognosis, sudden trauma, congenital health condition, or the gradual onset of a life with imposed limits can bring isolation, overwhelm, & clueless as you seek to figure out how you will navigate your new “normal." Like most people who fall ill or encounter disability, you have no blueprint for how to move forward to recover a meaningful life for yourself.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.