Mind, body, relationships, and life circumstances all shape mental health — Lorrina's approach treats all of it as part of the picture, not just the symptoms in front of her.
“Caring for the whole person means getting to know the person — not the labels or diagnoses they carry. It's important to understand what brought someone to the point of needing support: how they want to grow, and what their goals and priorities in life are.” Lorrina Whalen, PMHNP-BC
Mental health doesn't exist in isolation. Sleep, physical health, relationships, work, and the circumstances someone is living through all factor into how they feel — and all factor into how Lorrina approaches treatment.
Rather than treating symptoms on their own, she considers the whole picture: physical health conditions that can affect mood or cognition, sleep and lifestyle factors, and the environment and relationships a person is navigating day to day.
“I feel the best patient care is achieved when the entire patient care team is part of the process. Providers, therapists, and sometimes family members are the key to achieving the best outcomes for the patient.” Lorrina Whalen, PMHNP-BC
Lorrina regularly coordinates with therapists, primary care providers, and other members of a patient's care team. She refers to therapists who use specific modalities best suited to each patient's individual needs, and sees medication management as one part of a larger, collaborative plan — not a stand-alone solution.
Lorrina stays current with evolving, evidence-based approaches to psychiatric treatment. Good care means remaining open to new research and treatment options, and adjusting a plan as a patient's needs change — not settling for a single standard approach to medication management.
Start with a free consultation call, and Lorrina will talk through your situation directly.