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Building a trusting, compassionate partnership is the foundation of meaningful mental health care and lasting recovery.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 13 years of experience supporting adults in their mental health and recovery journeys. Throughout my career, I have worked as both a nurse clinician and nurse practitioner in community mental health settings, including providing outpatient behavioral health services. I specialize in addiction medicine and treat alcohol and opioid use disorders, as well as a range of behavioral health concerns. My approach centers on respect, dignity, safety, and whole-person well-being.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Quinnipiac University. I utilize medication-assisted treatment using Suboxone, buprenorphine, oral naltrexone, and acamprosate. I prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances and collaborative treatment plans.
I provide a safe, supportive environment where you can openly share your concerns and work toward your recovery goals. Together, we will develop a personalized plan tailored to your needs, helping you strengthen resilience, gain stability, and move forward with confidence.
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As a female of color, I understand the unique issue of balancing our lives and managing stress and pressure of meeting the needs o...
As a female of color, I understand the unique issue of balancing our lives and managing stress and pressure of meeting the needs of everyone in our lives.
Mitchelee Dunbar is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience in behavioral health in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. She diagnoses and treats a wide range of mental health concerns with a holistic and comprehensive approach. She has experience treating depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, adjustment disorders, and mood disorders. She provides quality, compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive mental health services to adult clients.
Mitchelee completed her undergraduate education at Empire State College and her Master's degree in Nursing at Stony Brook University with a focus on providing comprehensive, culturally competent care to diverse populations. Mitchelee has a keen insight into the needs of others. She is able to listen attentively and identify and address the challenges you are facing.
We all face challenges throughout our life. Mitchelee is confident that she can support you during these difficulties and help you gain a new perspective through patient-centered, strength-based, holistic care. She incorporates an evidence-based approach to choosing treatment options and developing a collaborative treatment plan. Mitchelee is passionate about empowering clients to take control of their lives. If you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today.
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Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
Psychiatry allows people struggling to manage mental conditions or disorders to get access to medications that will make daily functioning easier, as well as work through any mental factors that might be causing or worsening their condition. Though medications can’t cure mental disorders, medication can make symptoms more manageable, making the process of psychotherapeutic treatment easier and more effective. Psychiatric care can be available through in-person psychiatry and online psychiatry, depending on where you live and your own preferences. However, psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Stamford, CT specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, though they often refer clients to psychiatrists for medication management. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who specialize in mental health treatment, mainly through medication management and prescription, though they can also practice therapy.
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and licensed professional who specializes in mental health care. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. Psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks are qualified to prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. They work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Oftentimes, psychiatrists or psychiatric professionals will perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, which involves an in-depth discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. Once they reach a diagnosis, they may suggest starting certain medications depending on your condition and the intensity of your symptoms.
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Stamford can last for as little or as much time as the client needs to reach their treatment goals, whether that be a month or two or over the course of a year. Treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client’s goals for treatment.
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication and provide therapeutic treatment for anxiety, although not all psychiatrists offer therapy. At Thriveworks, medication management occurs via online psychiatry sessions.
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to struggle with mental health conditions. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or ADHD, the reasons why we experience mental illness are extensive. It can be caused by anything ranging from genetics to traumatic experiences and more.
Sometimes it is hard to recognize when our feelings are associated with a mental illness—and addressing the symptoms of mental health alone isn’t always possible. That’s why for many, working with a psychiatric provider, like those at Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT, can play an essential role in improving quality of life.
Psychiatry services and medication management options from our providers can help you safely and effectively get to a state of increased happiness and success. If you think that you could benefit from medication or working with a psychiatrist, reach out to our office today, or schedule your appointment online.
Psychiatry is a form of mental health treatment that relies on medication management and an accurate diagnosis from a psychiatric provider in order to relieve the symptoms of all types of mental health conditions.
Psychiatry and the medication management services it provides can improve your mental health, help you achieve your personal long- and short-term goals and reduce the side effects of your condition(s). Prior to starting any new medication, it’s good for you to discuss with your psychiatrist or nurse practitioner your current health status, goals, and concerns.
It’s highly likely that psychiatry could be the right solution for you. We believe that anyone can lead a happier, healthier life through psychiatry and medication management services. No matter if you are suffering from a mild or severe case of mental illness, working with an online psychiatrist could be the right step for you.
Psychiatry services and medication management are commonly used for people who battle:
We strongly believe that everyone can find great value in working with a mental health provider at Thriveworks Stamford, CT. If you are ready to take the next step towards bettering your life and happiness, reach out today.
To get started, visit our online booking system or give us a call. We have flexible scheduling options available, and offer competitive benefits that few other providers an fully match, including:
We can help learn more about yourself, your mental health conditions, and about how to achieve your personal psychiatry goals. Find out whether psychiatry and medication management options from Thriveworks Stamford, CT could help you.
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