About Alana Ward
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alana Ward
Alana Ward is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) who has been practicing since 2018, with experience caring for individuals of all ages. Before becoming a PMHNP, Alana worked as a registered nurse in critical care and psychiatry. As a PMHNP, she has worked on inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatric units and provided psychiatric evaluations and consultations to patients on medical units and in emergency rooms at hospitals. Alana is highly experienced in outpatient settings, managing a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. She has also supported individuals in long-term care and assisted living facilities. When not providing direct patient care, Alana occasionally helps instruct future nurses at Kent State University.
Alana earned her Master’s in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Kent State University and is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She enjoys treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and various psychotic disorders. Alana believes in client-centered care, ensuring clients have a voice in their treatment to help them feel their best. She strongly believes that therapy is a crucial component of successfully treating any mental health diagnosis, combined with medication management when appropriate. Alana incorporates mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques into her medication management appointments to provide effective, quality care.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Kent State University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1538653290
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What practice does Alana Ward work with?
Alana Ward works with Talkiatry.
What languages does Alana Ward speak?
Alana Ward speaks English.