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Richmond, Virginia 23226
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MONARCH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Helping You Find Your Best Self
SPECIALTIES
Medication Management
I have over 10 years of experience prescribing psychiatric medications in a variety of clinical settings. I believe that symptom tracking is crucial to finding the correct medication and altering medications according to client's response. I am aware that finding the right medication can be a frustrating process, but I strive to use up to date knowledge, research, experience, genetic testing and an integrative psychiatric approach to find the most effective pharmaceutical regimen at the lowest dose. I am also sensitive that cost can be an issue (as it should be!) and I will utilize tools available to assist clients in finding affordable options.
Therapeutic Services
I believe that medication management without therapeutic services is ineffective. I compare it to treating a broken extremity with pain medication and not putting a cast on it. I am not a therapist, but I do utilize therapeutic modalities into visits as a part of my integrative approach. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing frequently. Bringing in my dog, Hank, is not unusual during sessions! Joy, the bunny has retired but is living well. I’ve found it remarkable how an animal’s presence is so soothing and makes some particularly anxious clients at ease. I encourage all clients to work with a therapist regularly and provide a way to contact them so we can collaborate care. Some providers limit their follow up visits to 10 or 15 minutes. I am not this type of provider and generally follow ups are 30-40 minutes. My ultimate goal is to recruit some therapists who have a vast amount of knowledge and skill sets!
Ashley Rhoades, PMHNP - Founder, Monarch Mental Health and Wellness
