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Dr. J Michele McCook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome to Better Health & Wellness! I am Joyce "Michele" McCook, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. My passion is to make mental health accessible, which drove me to build my own practice. I am here to offer personalized, compassionate care for your mental wellness journey.

My approach to therapy

My approach to providing mental health care centers on understanding each person's unique needs. I will work closely with each client to understand the unique challenges they face, and will provide evidence-based treatments with compassion and care. I will strive to empower clients to take charge of their mental health and to achieve wellness.

What you can expect from me

Clients will have their unique situations acknowledged and supported while using tools, strategies, and guidance to navigate their mental health journey. My goal is to foster self-awareness and help clients learn and manage coping skills, and build the confidence needed to manage their mental health more effectively

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP at Valdosta State University, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Valdosta State University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Georgia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Brief Dynamic, Behavior Management, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strategic Family Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Children, Adults, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English