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Janessa Baquerizo, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Janessa Baquerizo, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NJ
5.00
“Janessa is an excellent psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is very understanding, supportive, and attentive to my needs. She takes the time to really listen and is always on top of monitoring my symptoms and adjusting medications when needed. I appreciate how mindful she is of my overall well-being and how she makes me feel heard and cared for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate and thorough psychiatric care.”
Laura C.October 4, 2025
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Janessa is an excellent psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is very understanding, supportive, and attentive to my needs. She takes the time to really listen and is always on top of monitoring my symptoms and adjusting medications when needed. I appreciate how mindful she is of my overall well-being and how she makes me feel heard and cared for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate and thorough psychiatric care.”
Laura C.October 4, 2025Video visit

About Janessa Baquerizo

Focus areas

Anxiety Disorder
Men's Mental Health Issues
Postpartum Depression
Bariatric Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Women's Mental Health Issues
Eating Disorder
Postpartum Anxiety

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Tagalog

Getting to know Janessa Baquerizo

Janessa Marie Baquerizo is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers holistic, trauma-informed, patient-centered, and evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. She holds triple nursing licensure in the United Arab Emirates and is also a registered nurse in the Philippines. Driven by her passion for mental health, Janessa pursued her master’s degree in the United States and brings over a decade of psychiatric nursing experience. Her international background reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence and culturally responsive care. In 2022, Janessa was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a prestigious, nationwide recognition given to nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate and exceptional care to patients and their families. She treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and sleep disorders. Janessa takes a collaborative, individualized approach, focusing on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Fluent in Tagalog and English, she welcomes patients from all backgrounds and is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering healing environment. Outside of work, Janessa enjoys reading mental health books, watching mental health-related films, and spending quality time with her family and her two pups.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Weight Loss Consultation
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Chamberlain University - North Brunswick, Advanced Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1396573655

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5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Janessa is an excellent psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is very understanding, supportive, and attentive to my needs. She takes the time to really listen and is always on top of monitoring my symptoms and adjusting medications when needed. I appreciate how mindful she is of my overall well-being and how she makes me feel heard and cared for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate and thorough psychiatric care.
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Janessa Baquerizo frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Janessa Baquerizo on their profile.

What languages does Janessa Baquerizo speak?

Janessa Baquerizo speaks English and Tagalog.

How do patients rate Janessa Baquerizo in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Janessa Baquerizo. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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