Chad Carson, PMHNP-BC

Good care begins by gathering as much relevant information as possible about the issues at hand. I ask questions and listen to the patient's history, and then work with them to help them understand the options they have to improve their symptoms through medication management, counseling, and resources to support their mental health. I once heard the phrase, "Change happens at the speed of trust." My approach is to establish rapport and trust with my patients through careful and reflective listening, and then to collaborate with them in providing options for their care. Patients are the experts about themselves, and I prefer to partner with them by helping them to understand the issues they are facing, and outlining treatment options that integrate with their beliefs and preferences.