Nurse Practitioner On A Mission

The mission and purpose of Dr. Joanne Psychiatry NP is to improve access to care, provide community and culturally appropriate integrative mental health treatment to the modern woman and her family.

Joanne Patterson DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, affectionaltely known as Dr. Joanne, is a Syracuse, Emory, and Brandman University educated, nationally board certified family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified integrative mental health provider. She has completed additional women's reproductive mental health and culinary medicine continuing education from Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy, Postpartum Support International and 2020 Mom. To further her clinical skillset, she is currently completing a culinary medicine specialist certification designation, where she will have a unique foundation for incorporating healthy eating into patients’ diets: comprehensive knowledge of nutrition, and the culinary techniques to prepare food that is consistent with real-world budgets, time constraints, and nutritional ideals.

Dr. Patterson is a highly skilled psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for empowering women on their mental health journeys. With extensive training and years of experience in the field, she specializes in treating a variety of mental health conditions that often affect women and teens, including anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, and stress-related issues. While educated and board certified to treat children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental illness, Dr. Patterson's interests include mental health access in the Caribbean, culinary medicine, pregnant/postpartum mental health, child & adolescent psychiatry, parent-child mental health and the mental health of gifted/twice exceptional individuals. Born and raised on the island of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, Dr. Patterson is elated to provide culturally appropriate care to the territory.

Her approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, recognizing that women face unique pressures and societal expectations that can impact their mental well-being. Dr. Patterson utilizes evidence-based practices and the latest research to inform her treatment plans, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Patterson is committed to fostering a warm and welcoming environment where women feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She believes in empowering her patients through education, helping them to understand their mental health and the various treatment options available. Dr. Joanne is not just a mental health nurse practitioner, she is a compassionate ally dedicated to supporting you in finding balance, resilience, and joy in your life.

Whether you are facing a specific mental health challenge or simply seeking to enhance your emotional well-being, Dr. Joanne is here to guide you with expertise, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to your health.

Using a published model of therapeutic care, Dr. Patterson assesses the client's genetics, reproductive hormonal events, as well as life events/stressors and the client's responses to them. From there a comprehensive, customized treatment plan is designed in collaboration with the client to begin the healing stage. Postpartum mental health visits are conducted virtually two weeks post delivery, giving you time to recouperate from childbirth all while we tend to your mental health needs. Virtual visits are ideal for patients on bedrest and/or in situations where childcare is not possible. Babies are always welcomed during the telepsychiatry appointment.

With over 20 years of nursing experience, which includes perinatal and newborn nursing, you and your children are in safe hands. Dr. Patterson's ability to connect with families makes a significant difference during this delicate period.