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Joanne Vaz

MSN, PMHNP-BC
She/her/hers

Accepting new clients

Licensed in: New York

Focus areas: students (18+), seniors, and new or expecting parents

Education: NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Joanne, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 8 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across New York, specializing in burnout, anxiety, bipolar, and chronic illness. My master’s in nursing and psychiatric specialization was completed at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care.

As a psych NP, I treat a broad spectrum of mental health conditions in addition to my specializations.

I am a compassionate and dedicated provider with experience in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. My practice is a blend of Rogerian fundamentals with that of Yalom’s existential therapy. With this I strive to be deeply attuned to my clients’ individual mental health needs while utilizing a person-centered approach to treatment.

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • feel safe opening up when the atmosphere is warm
  • are looking for small shifts that make a big difference
  • hope to feel more at ease in stressful moments
  • are trying to find your footing after losing a loved one
  • are adjusting to a new chapter and figuring things out

Specialties

Burnout Anxiety Bipolar disorder Chronic illness College & graduate student mental health Depression Family issues Loss, grief, & bereavement Life transitions Relationship issues

Treatment Approaches

Client-centered therapy Motivational interviewing Positive psychotherapy Psychiatric evaluation Medication management Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Reviews

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“Joanne is amazing. She’s so kind and is a great listener and makes sure to ask how things in my life are going. She has provided care that has improved my life so much already."

─ A. L.


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“She was very thorough and calming. I enjoyed meeting her and look forward to our future appointments."

─ C. C.


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“She was kind, patient, understanding, and made me feel at ease talking about my issues."

─ S. W.


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“I felt safe and heard, and appreciated the next appointment scheduled so soon after my initial appointment."

─ S. M.


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"She was honestly wonderful. She was both helpful, and personable. She listened to my issues and helped prescribe medication that already seems to be working. I very much look forward to more sessions."

─ A. P.