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  • Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling
  • Accepting new patients
  • Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Gilbert 1760 E Pecos Rd Suite 344, Gilbert, AZ 85295
  • (855) 726-2714

Brief Intro

Arlinda is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who treats a diverse range of mental health concerns including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, and women's issues. She is committed to working collaboratively and compassionately with clients to identify the best treatment options as part of a holistic plan of care for both adolescents and adults. She considers her role to be multifaceted: managing medications, providing education, therapy, and mental health advocacy. Arlinda has spent nearly three decades in the field of nursing, knowing from childhood that her calling was to help people. She has an innate ability to quickly establish a positive rapport with nearly everyone she meets, has strong clinical skills, and has a talent for discovering the right medication combinations for each unique individual. She completed her Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Medical College of Georgia and her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Wilkes University. Arlinda likes to incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques into her practice, believing firmly that your inner thoughts (whether accurate or not) play a large role in your emotional/mental health. In the past, she has functioned as a telemetry, ICU, ER, and travel RN, as well as a nurse manager and more recently a clinical services manager. In her free time, Arlinda enjoys reading, dancing, hiking, and playing with her French bulldog. I believe every person has a history that has shaped who they are. I also believe that individuals can change and create a better life for themselves, no matter what their history has been. I have overcome many obstacles in my life and worked hard to pursue my goals and dreams. I have a positive attitude and am a very nurturing person. I am confident that that can support you in your pursuit of a better life by guiding you towards new techniques and perspectives that will help you cope with whatever you are currently struggling with. If you are ready to get started today, schedule an appointment with me!

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Augusta University

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Gilbert
  • 1760 E Pecos Rd Suite 344, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Specialties Treated

  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Clinical Social Work

Conditions Addressed

  • Life Transitions
  • Chronic Stress
  • Pregnancy-related Mood Disorders
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • LGBT Issues
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Anxiety
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • Chronic Mental Health Issues
  • Bereavement and grief
  • Mental Illness
  • Autism
  • Eating Disorders
  • Relationship challenges
  • Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy and postpartum
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Grief
  • Spirituality
  • Chronic Pain
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Spiritual Issues
  • Parent-Child Problems
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Self Esteem
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Procedures Performed

  • Neuroanalysis
  • Individual Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Medication management
  • Family Therapy
  • Child Therapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Mercy Care
  • Banner Health
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  • Cancer 22
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
  • Orthopedics 35
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 32
  • Psychiatry 28
  • Geriatrics 34
  • Rehabilitation 19
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3