Nakia Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Nakia began her nursing career 20 years ago, as a Registered Nurse and recently transitioned to
a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in-patient and outpatient settings: medical/surgical,
critical care, cardiology, and psychiatry
Age Group:
10-65 years old
Approach to Treatment:
My approach to treating is comprehensive, holistic, and collaborative. No one person exists in isolation, therefore it is important to consider the all-encompassing – medical, mental, psychosocial, and cultural – factors that may impact a person’s care. Furthermore, I feel that patients should be a partner
in the recovery process because solutions and change need to come from within. I utilize motivational
interviewing to help build a trusting, collaborative experience between my patients and I, key components in a successful therapeutic relationship.
Areas of Specialty:
ADHD/ADD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, psychosis,
schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, sleep wake disorder, and trauma & stress-related disorders.
Education:
- Master of Science Nursing, in Health Care Quality, George Washington University
- Master of Business in Healthcare Management, George Washington University
- Post-Master’s Certificate-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Wilkes University
Certifications:
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Certified Processional in Healthcare Quality, National Association for Healthcare Quality
Professional Affiliations:
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Member
- National Association for Healthcare Quality, Member
Availability
Available for Both In-Person and TeleHealth Sessions by Appointment
