Joanne Vaz(She/Her/Hers)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC
New York
Anxiety -Chronic illness-College & graduate student mental health- Depression-Family issues-Burnout-
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Professional statement
Joanne Vaz is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She earned her Master of Nursing in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Specialization at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Joanne's specializations include Burnout, Anxiety, Bipolar, Chronic illness, College & graduate student mental health, Depression, Family issues, Life transitions, Loss, grief, and bereavement, Relationship issues, Sleep disorders.
We believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access which is why we strive to respond to clients right away or within 24 hours of inquiry; and we always have appointments available within one week. Our team of friendly, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners care deeply for their communities and are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care that is backed by science.
At Lavender, we help people flourish. Our specialities include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 9 years
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, PHMNP, 2023
Licensure
New York: 405191Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- Medicare
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$150 (20min)
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