Dr. Andrea Swails

Greetings, my name is Dr. Andrea L. Swails. I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 13 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing on the floor, lecturing in the classroom at various colleges, working in clinicals with students in hospital settings, and living a life full of joy in helping patients with mental illness.

My focus of treatment includes mood disorders, substance abuse, and chronic illness through psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapy interventions.

Patients can expect their first visit to include a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and a collaborative determination of treatment goals, led by both the patient and me. I provide education about the diagnosis and discuss open treatment options.

I enjoy serving patients of all ages with any mental health concerns.

A patient focus to mental health care prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, actively listening to the individual's needs and concerns, utilizing evidence-based treatments tailored to their specific situation, promoting self-empowerment, and collaborating with the patient to develop a personalized treatment plan, all while fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

My clients will take away a deeper understanding of their emotions, improved coping mechanisms to manage difficult situations, enhanced self-awareness, better communication skills, and the ability to identify and address patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, ultimately leading to positive changes in their overall mental well-being; all within a safe and supportive environment where they can openly discuss their concerns and challenges.