What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Shannon R Dingle, RN is an excellent practitioner. She is kind, empathic, very thorough, and extremely knowledgeable in her practice field. I recommend her highly. ”
Thomas P.June 20, 2022Video visit
About Shannon Dingle
Focus areas
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Insomnia
Men's Mental Health Issues
Cultural Diversity Issues
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Psychiatry Consultation
Depression
Medication Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Shannon Dingle
I have always worked in the mental health field. My early years involved coordinating services for people living with severe and chronic psychiatric illness. I also spent time working in research; these were important years because they taught me how to truly listen to an individual relate their story. There is a statistic that physicians interrupt patients within the first 30 seconds of an encounter. I keep that in mind, allowing the patient to express themselves freely.
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Columbia University, as well as bachelor’s degrees from Mercy College and the University of Rochester. As a psychiatric NP, I am trained in the pharmacologic management of psychiatric illness. I am also trained in therapy and try to address any psychosocial stressors the patient is experiencing, in addition to monitoring responses to pharmacotherapy.
At the initial session, I conduct a thorough evaluation that helps determine if I will recommend medication. However, each person needs to come to that place on their own. I don’t expect every initial session to end with a prescription. Some individuals need time to process the encounter and decide if they want to move forward with medication. And that’s just fine.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have a very relaxed style. I try to be relatable; yes, occasionally I make jokes. I recognize even considering psychiatric medicine is hard for most. I spend a lot of time providing education on the medications. Sometimes I send patients to other sources so they can read up. It's a collaborative process. I don't make the decisions. We decide, together, if and when we should start a medication/change dosage, etc.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The initial session will be a thorough psychiatric evaluation, where I learn about the patient's social, developmental, medical and psychiatric histories; the last one will include treatment episodes and previous psychiatric meds, if any. At the end of the session, I will tell the patient my assessment, as well as my recommendations. I ask the patient their own goals for treatment and document. Sometimes I'm continuing their current meds; sometimes I make a new recommendation. The patient may need time to decide, so we discuss at the next session which is usually within 4 weeks. Subsequent sessions will be shorter; we will monitor efficacy or lack thereof of the medication regimen. I also try to stay abreast of current psycho-social stressors the patient may be facing. Sometimes folks have unrealistic expectations of the medication; they may actually need to work on some issues in therapy. I strongly encourage all patients to be engaged in therapy concurrently; studies show the best outcomes when patients take medication, in conjunction with talk therapy.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $175 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $100-150 for 30 minutes
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Mercy College (Bachelor's)
- University of Rochester (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
NPI number
1982157137
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Shannon R Dingle, RN is an excellent practitioner. She is kind, empathic, very thorough, and extremely knowledgeable in her practice field. I recommend her highly.
June 20, 2022Thomas P.Verified patientVideo visit
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Which board certifications does Shannon Dingle have?
Shannon Dingle is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shannon Dingle?
Shannon Dingle frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Prescription / Refill, Psychiatry Consultation, and Psychiatry Follow Up. You can see other visit reasons for Shannon Dingle on their profile.
What languages does Shannon Dingle speak?
Shannon Dingle speaks English.
How do patients rate Shannon Dingle in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Shannon Dingle. 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.