What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.47
Average wait time
4.18
Bedside manner
4.27
About Jessica Faltinowski
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Psychiatric Medication Review
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mental Health Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Bariatric Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment
Psychiatric Medication Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Jessica Faltinowski
Jessica is a seasoned psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 25 years of invaluable healthcare experience and enjoys helping individuals ages 6+ on their journey to improved mental well-being. She holds a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Wilkes University. Jessica specializes in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, addiction, depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. She uses both therapy and medication to provide personalized mental health care. Her approach blends proven therapy methods with careful medication use to address the various factors contributing to mental health conditions. By combining therapy to target emotional patterns with medication to relieve symptoms, her goal is to support overall well-being and help clients reach their treatment goals.
What should a new client know about working with you?
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing exceptional medication management for mental health conditions through an approach that combines evidence-based medicine with compassionate, individualized care tailored to each person I serve. Effective psychiatric treatment requires not only the right medications, but also a strong therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect, honest communication, and genuine trust between provider and patient.
Your first appointment will include a comprehensive evaluation where I take meaningful time to understand your complete story and lived experience. I will conduct a detailed assessment covering your current symptoms, their duration and severity, impact on daily life and functioning, previous treatments you've tried, medication history, existing medical conditions, family psychiatric background, and present stressors or challenges you're facing.
My prescribing philosophy is both systematic and flexible, following established clinical guidelines while remaining responsive and adaptive to your unique needs and circumstances. I am intentional and thoughtful about medication choices, carefully considering effectiveness, potential side effects, safety factors, interactions with other medications, and practical aspects that affect your daily life. I begin with appropriate starting doses, monitor your progress closely and attentively, and adjust treatment based on how you personally respond rather than following rigid protocols.
I explain diagnoses in accessible, everyday language, present treatment options without medical jargon, set realistic expectations for outcomes and timelines, and address concerns openly and honestly without dismissiveness. I schedule regular follow-up appointments, systematically evaluate medication effectiveness and tolerability, make timely adjustments when needed, and remain available and accessible between scheduled appointments for urgent concerns.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Your first appointment is devoted to understanding you and your psychiatric needs through a comprehensive evaluation. We'll explore your symptoms thoroughly—their nature, duration, severity, and how they're affecting your relationships, career, sleep quality, self-care, and daily functioning. I'll review your complete medical and psychiatric history, family mental health background, prior treatment experiences and what worked or didn't work for you, current medications and supplements, and any substance use.
After the initial evaluation, we'll develop an individualized treatment plan together based on your unique needs and circumstances. I'll explain my diagnostic impressions clearly in accessible language, discuss medication options in detail including how they work in your brain and body and potential side effects to monitor, and address all your questions and concerns thoroughly.
Follow-up appointments generally run around 30 minutes, though the length adjusts based on what you need that particular day and how your treatment is progressing. We'll review your progress since our last visit, evaluate how your medications are performing and how well you're tolerating them physically and emotionally, and address any concerns or questions that have come up. I genuinely value honest, open dialogue about your experience—what's helping, what feels difficult or isn't working, side effects you're experiencing, and whatever questions are on your mind.
I treat a range of conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related diagnoses including PTSD, OCD, and other mood and anxiety conditions. Each person's experience is unique, and treatment is personalized accordingly.
Between sessions, I remain accessible and responsive for any urgent concerns or significant changes in your symptoms or circumstances.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education and training
- Wilkes University, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1386883551
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.47
Wait time
4.18
Bedside manner
4.27
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She was awesome !!! Such a genuine provider . I wish all providers were like her. She is a gem
December 3, 2024Vanessa H.Verified patient
Unorganized, didn’t check insurance. Made me waste my time.
January 16, 2025Karina S.Verified patientVideo visit
Yet I filled out forms for an hour ace half, the office called to tell me there would be no appointment! Rude and disorganized!!!
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What practice does Jessica Faltinowski work with?
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Which board certifications does Jessica Faltinowski have?
Jessica Faltinowski is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Faltinowski?
Jessica Faltinowski frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Faltinowski on their profile.
What languages does Jessica Faltinowski speak?
Jessica Faltinowski speaks English.
How do patients rate Jessica Faltinowski in reviews?
15 patients have reviewed Jessica Faltinowski. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.47/5. They have a 4.27/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.18/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.
Zocdoc›Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioners›Jessica Faltinowski, APRN, NP, PMHNP, PMHNP-BC, RN