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Joanne McCalla

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome, I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) passionate about helping individuals regain control of their mental well-being. In my practice, I specialize in supporting clients through challenges related to stress management, OCD, mood disorders, and anxiety. I approach care with deep empathy, ensuring that your background, lifestyle, and personal preferences guide our treatment decisions. By combining careful medication management with clinical insight, I help you navigate life's hurdles safely and effectively. I am committed to walking alongside you as you take these meaningful steps toward long-term wellness.

My approach to therapy

My approach to care is rooted in collaboration, empathy, and active listening. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide the clinical expertise, guidance, and safe space needed to help you heal. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where we look at your wellness holistically—considering lifestyle, background, and personal goals alongside clinical data. Together, we will develop a customized plan that combines thoughtful medication management with practical coping strategies. My clinical focus centers on helping individuals navigate complex challenges like anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and chronic stress management.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a welcoming environment where your voice is heard and your experiences are validated. We will spend our time together reviewing your clinical history and diving into the specific areas where you feel stuck or overwhelmed. My approach is highly collaborative, meaning we will work as a team to define what success looks like for you and establish realistic milestones. Whether our outcome is finding the right medication regimen or mapping out supportive lifestyle changes, we will lay out a structured plan tailored to your life. Ultimately, this first meeting is about empowering you with a safe space and a definitive, expert-guided path toward long-term healing.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Advanced Graduate Certification, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Chamberlain University, Masters of Science in Nursing at University of Pheonix
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English