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
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