Carla Pottmeyer, NP — Psychiatrist in West Virginia

Hi there, I'm Carla!

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who sees children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. I am certified both in West Virginia and Ohio as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. I love what I do, and I think most of us just need that extra care to address mental health and move forward to a life we love.

My focus

I see people from the age of six to 110! My specialty areas include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, panic, OCD, and more.

My approach

I utilize a lot of motivational interviewing, a person-centered approach, and addressing distorted thought patterns with cognitive behavioral therapy. I practice holistically addressing the mind, body, and environment.

My communication style

My specialty is normalizing mental health care. I want everyone to feel that there is no shame in treating the most important thing in the world! When you meet with me, I hope that you will feel like you are talking with a friend who cares about you and your future.

My goals for you

Although goal setting is sometimes difficult, it is important that we set goals so that YOU can see the progress in your life. Sometimes those goals are baby steps, but we will cheer you on and keep on making them!

Our first session

During the first session, I will ask you some questions to get to know you a little bit better. If it is for a youth or adolescent, I will talk to both the patient and the caregiver. We will discuss what is working/not working and make some treatment goals together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Impulse Control Disorders

Oppositional Defiance

Self Esteem

Spirituality

Stress

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Types of care

Psychiatry
Medication Management

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), with a focus on Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Nova Southeastern University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Carla Pottmeyer