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Jo Brown(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Ohio
Anxiety - Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Alcohol use disorder & addiction-ADHD-Mood disorders-
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Professional statement

Jo Ann Brown is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in the state of Ohio. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she provides compassionate, individualized mental health care to clients across the lifespan. Jo Ann is deeply committed to helping people heal, grow, and thrive through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive care.

She brings a holistic and client-centered approach to every therapeutic encounter, striving to understand each individual's unique background, challenges, and goals. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Jo Ann emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

Throughout her career, Jo Ann has earned a reputation for her empathetic listening, professional integrity, and unwavering dedication to improving mental health outcomes. She is passionate about reducing stigma surrounding mental illness and empowering clients to take an active role in their own healing journey. Whether working with adolescents, adults, or older adults, Jo Ann brings warmth, insight, and professionalism to every interaction.


Message to clients

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I’m Jo Ann Brown, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Throughout my career, I’ve been known for my empathetic and collaborative approach to mental health care. Growing up in the countryside gave me a lasting appreciation for nature and the changing seasons—autumn, especially, holds a special place in my heart. That connection to the natural world shapes my perspective on mental wellness: as a journey of growth and change, much like the seasons themselves.

My path into mental healthcare was inspired by the glaring gap in accessible services for individuals in need. I believe mental health is a lifelong journey, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients—listening to their concerns, honoring their choices, and navigating the path toward wellness together, one day at a time.

My mission is rooted in encouraging and empowering people to reach their fullest potential in their mental health journeys. Healing takes time, intention, and teamwork—and I’m dedicated to creating a space where individuals feel seen, supported, and motivated to pursue balance and wholeness.

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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 25 years



Licensure

Ohio: NP-05359

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

No longer at this practice


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$185 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$80 - $185

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

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