Jeanine PMHNP-BC is a Geriatric Psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive Geriatric Psychiatric care for older adults. She practices at Mindpath in Ocoee, FL, and is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine, practicing under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). She is committed to being a trusted partner in your senior health journey, expertly managing complex mental and behavioral conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and dementia, while safely prescribing and managing medications. Geriatric psychiatrists are specialized mental health doctors who expertly manage these conditions in older adults, collaborating closely with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Jeanine PMHNP-BC serves older adults (typically age 65 and older). She is currently welcoming new patients, and you can schedule an appointment by calling (352) 619-1060. With over 20 years of experience, Jeanine provides evidence-based and individualized care to patients of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. She enjoys traveling, cruising, outdoor activities, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She is an excellent cook and loves trying new recipes. Jeanine's approach to care is collaborative and evidence-based, creating a supportive environment where patients and their families feel heard and empowered in their healthcare decisions. Jeanine PMHNP-BC provides consultations primarily in English.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-provider partnership. Jeanine PMHNP-BC is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Jeanine, a PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate and dedicated partner in your senior's health journey. She provides comprehensive geriatric psychiatric care, expertly managing complex mental and behavioral conditions like depression and anxiety, while collaborating closely with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers. Her approach prioritizes understanding each individual's unique needs and goals, ensuring a safe and effective treatment plan that maximizes comfort and independence.
By working together, you, your family, and Jeanine PMHNP-BC can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Commercial HMO
Commercial PPO
Commercial Plans
Employers Health Network
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Florida Blue
Humana
Medicare Advantage HMO
Medicare Advantage PPO
Oxford Health Plans
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthCare
Also Accepts These Carriers
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- AARP Medicare Supplement Plan A
- Advantage65 - Premier Select B & D (Medicare Supplement)
- Advantage65 - Select B & D (Medicare Supplement)
- Advantage65 - Select E (Medicare Supplement)
- Aetna Choice (Aetna HealthFund) POS II
- Aetna Student Health
- Aexcel Choice POS II
- Affordable Health Choices limited benefits insurance plan (SRC only)
- All Savers
- Allegiance
- Arizona Open Choice PPO
- AvMed
- Avmed Commercial Plan
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Access PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
- Blue High Performance Network HPN
- Blue Options Predictable Cost
- Blue Select Gold 1535
- BlueCare (HMO) with Pediatric Vision HMO
- BlueCare (HMO) with Pediatric Vision and Dental HMO
- BlueCare HMO
- BlueChoice
- BlueMedicare / BlueMedicare Group PPO
- BlueMedicare Choice PPO
- BlueMedicare Classic Miami-Dade HMO
- BlueMedicare Classic Plus HMO
- BlueMedicare Classic excluding Miami-Dade HMO
- BlueMedicare Complete HMO
- BlueMedicare Patriot PPO
- BlueMedicare Premier Miami-Dade HMO
- BlueMedicare Premier excluding Miami-Dade HMO
- BlueMedicare Saver HMO
- BlueMedicare Select PPO
- BlueOptions
- BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health
- BlueOptions Hospital Surgical Plus
- BlueOptions Temporary Insurance
- BlueOptions with Pediatric Vision
- BlueOptions with Pediatric Vision and Dental
- BlueSelect
- BlueSelect Hospital Surgical Plus
- BlueSelect Temporary Insurance
- BlueSelect with Pediatric Vision
- BlueSelect with Pediatric Vision and Dental
- Bronze Value
- CIGNA HealthCare of Florida
- CVS Health HMO
- Carelon
- Carelon Employer Health Plans
- Central Florida Network HMO
- Choice (Aetna HealthFund) POS
- Choice Care (Humana)
- Choice Care HMO
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Fund OA Plus
- Choice Fund OA Plus WITH CareLink
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice POS
- Choice POS (POS)
- Choice Plus HAS
- Choice Plus PPO
- ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Choicecare Plus Network PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna Connect Network EPO
- Commercial POS
- Connecticut General Life Insurance
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
- Dual Complete
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- Employee Plans
- Federal Employee Program
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Florida Blue HMO
- Freedom
- Gatorcare
- Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded
- Gold Medicare HMO
- Gold Plus (Medicare) HMO
- HMO Premier HMO
- Health First FL Silver Savings
- Health Network Only (HNOnly)
- Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Health Network Option Open Access
- HealthCare Seamless Network - Florida HMO
- HealthFund Health Network Option (Open Access)
- HealthFund HealthNetworkOnly (Open Access)
- Humana Behavioral Health
- Humana PPO
- HumanaOpen Access EPO
- HumanaOpen Access Plus EPO
- HumanaPreferred OpenAccess POS
- IND On Exchange HMO
- Inc. - Central Florida Select
- Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
- Individual ON/OFF Exchange HMO
- Individual Under 65
- Innovation Health POS
- Innovation Health PPO
- LocalPlus
- Lucent Health Network
- MVP Insurance
- Magellan Healthcare
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Managed Choice POS
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Medicare Advantage POS
- Medicare Assure D-SNP HMO
- Medicare Choice Plan HMO-POS
- Medicare Eagle Plan (Medicare Advantage) PPO
- Medicare Premier Plan PPO
- Medicare Premier Plus Plan PPO
- Medicare Select Plan HMO
- Medicare Supplement A
- Miami Dade Blue
- National EPO
- National POS - OpenAccess Plus POS
- National POS – Open Access POS
- Neighborhood Health Partnership (NHP) HMO
- NetworkBlue
- NexusACO OA
- OA Plus
- OCPS Plan
- Open Access
- Open Access Aetna Select
- Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna HealthFund)
- Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund) EPO
- Open Access HMO
- Open Access Managed Choice (Aetna HealthFund) POS
- Open Access Plus
- Open Choice (Aetna HealthFund) PPO
- Preferred Care Partners Medicare Advantage
- Preferred Medicare Medicare Advantage
- Preferred PPO
- Preferred Patient Care
- Preferred Savings Medicare Medicare Advantage
- QPOS
- S&S Healthcare
- Select
- Select HMO
- Select Overseas
- Silver 2-Individual On Exchange HMO
- Silver E Value
- SimplyBlue
- Student Health Insurance
- SureFit South Florida
- Surest
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Reserve Select
- TRICARE Retired Reserve
- TRICARE Select
- Tricare
- True Choice Core Medicare
- True Choice Medicare Advantage PPO
- Virtual First Health Care Plan
- Voluntary Plans
- WPS Employee Group
- Young Adult Select
- myBlue Connected Care
- myBlue HMO
- myBlue with Pediatric Vision
- myBlue with Pediatric Vision and Adult Dental
- myBlue with Pediatric Vision and Dental
Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Jeanine PMHNP-BC provides expert, compassionate care for a range of conditions common in older adults, with a focus on managing symptoms and maintaining function. Common areas of focus include:
- Anxiety: Feeling persistently anxious or worried is common, but if it interferes with daily life, a psychiatrist can help manage your anxiety through medication, counseling, or other approaches, improving your overall well-being.
- Obesity: Obesity is having excess body fat that can increase the risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer, and a psychiatrist can help manage related mental health concerns.
- Tobacco Use Disorder: Tobacco use disorder is a serious condition where someone finds it hard to quit smoking despite wanting to, and it can be successfully managed with help from a doctor.
- Sleep Disorders: Experiencing insomnia or other sleep disturbances? A psychiatrist can work with you to find the right approach for managing your sleep, potentially using medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes to restore restful nights.
- Concussion: Following a concussion, your doctor might recommend rest, medication for pain and other symptoms, and gradual return to activities to promote healing and prevent further injury.
- Pseudobulbar Affect: Managing pseudobulbar affect involves understanding that these uncontrolled emotional displays are a symptom of a treatable condition; a doctor can work with you to find the right approach to reduce these outbursts and maintain independence and dignity.
- Opioid Dependence: If you or a loved one struggles with opioid use, know that it's treatable, and a psychiatrist can tailor a plan, perhaps including medication or therapy, to reduce cravings and help maintain independence and a better quality of life.
This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional based on your specific health history.
To provide comprehensive and person-centered care, Jeanine PMHNP-BC offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Opioid Substitution Therapy: As part of a comprehensive care plan, opioid substitution therapy can help manage chronic pain while minimizing the risks associated with opioid dependence.
- Suboxone Treatment: Incorporating Suboxone treatment into a senior's care plan can help address opioid addiction, a significant factor affecting their mental and physical health.
- Dementia or Depression Screening: This screening helps differentiate between dementia and depression, leading to more accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment strategies.
- Psychiatric Medication Therapy: Psychiatric medication therapy helps manage mental health challenges like depression and anxiety in older adults, improving their quality of life.
- Depression Treatment: Treatment for depression incorporates a careful assessment of symptoms, medication adjustments if necessary, and monitoring for positive changes in mood and function, ensuring ongoing care.
- Sex Therapy: For seniors experiencing relationship difficulties stemming from sexual issues, sex therapy offers a safe space to explore these concerns and develop strategies for improvement.
- Geriatric Assessment: A geriatric assessment helps your doctor understand your overall health and mental well-being to create a personalized treatment plan.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Geriatric Psychiatrists in Florida.
Jeanine PMHNP-BC is dedicated to partnering with older adults and their families to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how compassionate care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- Feeling less overwhelmed and anxious allowed a senior to reconnect with their favorite hobby, painting, and enjoy more time with family without the constant worry that had been interfering with their life.
- With a tailored plan for managing obesity, a senior felt more confident and energetic, enabling them to join a weekly walking group and reconnect with their community.
- With the support of a compassionate professional, a senior was empowered to quit smoking, improving their lung function and reducing persistent coughing, allowing them to enjoy time with loved ones more comfortably.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors specific to each person. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
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3801 E Highway 98 Ste 100100, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456
Phone: (850) 229-5752
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- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Port St. Lucie (Residency Hospital)
Here are answers to some common questions about Geriatric Psychiatric care with Jeanine PMHNP-BC:
- What is the difference between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist?
- A psychiatrist, like Dr. Jeanine PMHNP-BC, is a medical doctor who can prescribe medications. Psychologists, on the other hand, have doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in psychotherapy and testing, but are not able to prescribe medications. Often, psychiatrists and psychologists work together to provide the best possible care.
- How do you make sure a new psychiatric medication won't interfere with my other medications?
- Dr. Jeanine PMHNP-BC has extensive training in how medications interact. A thorough review of all your current medications (a "polypharmacy review") is a core part of our practice. We coordinate closely with your primary care physician and other specialists to ensure any new treatment is both safe and effective.
- I have anxiety but I'm worried about taking tranquilizers like Xanax or Valium.
- We understand your concern about taking benzodiazepines. These medications are used very cautiously in older adults due to potential risks of falls and cognitive side effects. Fortunately, there are many other highly effective and safer long-term options for anxiety, including antidepressants and therapy. Our goal is to manage your anxiety safely and effectively.
- I've felt 'down' for a while, but isn't depression just a normal part of getting older?
- Persistent sadness is not a normal part of aging. Late-life depression is a treatable medical condition, not a personal failing. Symptoms like loss of interest, poor sleep, and low energy can be effectively managed with treatments, restoring well-being and enjoyment of life.
- Do you only prescribe medication, or do you also provide therapy?
- While medication management is a core part of our practice, many of us, including Jeanine PMHNP-BC, also provide psychotherapy. The best treatment plans often integrate both medication and therapy to address the biological and emotional aspects of mental health conditions.
- My loved one with dementia has become very agitated. Can you help?
- Agitation in dementia is common and often challenging. We will first rule out any underlying medical issues like infection or pain. Dr. Jeanine PMHNP-BC can then create a personalized plan, possibly including non-medication strategies, and if needed, carefully prescribe medication at the lowest effective dose to improve safety and quality of life.
- I thought Bipolar Disorder was a condition for younger people. Can it start later in life?
- Bipolar disorder can indeed develop later in life. Managing it in older adults requires specialized expertise due to potential medication interactions and co-existing health issues. Dr. Jeanine PMHNP-BC has experience diagnosing and safely managing this condition in seniors.
- Are psychiatric medications addictive? I'm worried about taking them.
- It's understandable to worry about medication addiction. While some psychiatric medications can cause physical dependence, most modern antidepressants and mood stabilizers are not addictive. For anxiety, some medications can be habit-forming, but we prioritize non-addictive options for long-term use. Dr. Jeanine PMHNP-BC will discuss all options with you to ensure your safety and well-being.
Mindpath
1572 Citrus Medical Ct
Ocoee FL 34761
Phone: (352) 619-1060
Jeanine PMHNP-BC is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1336687748
Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.
The information on this profile, provided by infoaging.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with healthcare partners for yourself or a loved one. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the provider named. Geriatric Psychiatrists like Jeanine PMHNP-BC are skilled in helping seniors and their families navigate their health journey. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. Always consult with a qualified medical professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your care plan.