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Kenya Penca

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Having completed my post graduate studies from Wilkes University, I received a degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and I graduated from Monmouth University, with a degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a PMHNP-BC, I am highly dedicated to optimizing patients' mental health care, prioritizing a safe patient environment, and I am committed to ensure that they are receiving the highest tailored quality of care.

My approach to therapy

As a certified PMHNP, I have worked with a wide variety of patients with mental health conditions, assessing, diagnosing and treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, BPD, Schizoaffective Disorder and substance use (lifespan). As a bilingual health provider, I offer a comprehensive understanding of a multitude of patients from various cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. Coming from a large family, with members who have benefited from psychiatric assistance, I've evolved into a position of empathetic understanding and compassion with a profound professional objectivity.

What you can expect from me

As a PMHNP, my goal is to ensure my patients have the tools and resources necessary to take control of their mental health. Through medication management, coupled with a personalized holistic approach, I empower my patients to be exceptionally supported and well cared for. Under my care, I will seek to incorporate mind body therapy, and appropriate referrals in order to strengthen your mental health independence. In a collaborative working relationship, I firmly believe in maintaining open lines of communication as a professionally empathetic mental health provider.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Wilkes University, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Monmouth University
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish