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Jose Desmarais

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(Josie)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am proud to offer care where compassion truly meets real-life results. With extensive experience across outpatient psychiatry, telemedicine, detox, PHP, and correctional settings, I bring a calm, nonjudgmental, and deeply personalized approach to mental health care.

I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, medication-assisted treatment, mood disorders and more. From the very first visit, my goal is for patients to feel heard, supported, and respected. I take the time to listen carefully, explain treatment options clearly, and collaborate on plans that fit your life rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.


Care is rooted in evidence-based practice, warmth, and partnership. I believe meaningful progress happens when patients feel safe, understood, and empowered in their treatment. My mission is to help you regain clarity, stability, and confidence so you can move forward and live fully.

If you’re seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychiatric care that truly meets you where you are, I would be honored to support you on your journey toward healing and stability.

My approach to therapy

My approach is patient-centered, compassionate, and evidence-based. I focus on listening without judgment, collaborating on individualized treatment plans, and meeting patients where they are to support safety, stability, and meaningful, sustainable progress.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a calm, supportive, and nonjudgmental first session. I take time to listen, understand your concerns, review your history, and discuss treatment options clearly. Together, we create an individualized plan that aligns with your goals, with a focus on safety, collaboration, and feeling heard from the very first visit.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at South University, Advanced Graduate Certification, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Wilkes University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, French, Haitian Creole