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Judith Afonta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Judith Afonta is a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), committed to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. With a strong background in mental health care, she specializes in providing compassionate and personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.

My approach to therapy

Her approach combines evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of mental health, aiming to empower patients on their path to recovery and well-being. Through ongoing education and collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals, she strives to deliver comprehensive and reliable care that truly makes a difference.

While a major part of her role is medication management, she believes in a holistic approach and in promoting a collaborative experience by empowering her patients to play an active role in their course of treatment.

What you can expect from me

A culturally inclusive/holistic approach, evidence-based pharmacology & brief solution focused psychotherapy integrated into every session in order to best help create a personalized treatment plan for each patient to reach their individual goals. She is highly committed to the well being of her patients and genuinely wants to see them succeed.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP at Wilkes Univeristy
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral, Strength-Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Brief Dynamic
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English