Dr Andy Watkins provides each patient with a comprehensive diagnostic Psychiatric evaluation. Each evaluation is expected to last 75-90 minutes. Dr Watkins' thorough approach to the examination of her patients includes a medical, psychiatric, developmental, and social histories. She will also evaluate your lifestyle to include eating patterns, nutritional status, and current patterns of coping mechanisms. Dr Andy may order labs and or request records from your medical provider. Her strategy is to look at the entire health of the patient in order to develop a tailored strategy for symptom reduction and healing that is unique to each patient.
Dr Andy's goal is to invite her patient's on a journey of healing. She has a unique perspective on the impact of Nutrition on Mental Health and how it contributes to the overall wellness of the individual. In addition to medication management, she will cater your treatment plan to include adjunct wellness strategies. Her treatment plans will include individual therapy that addresses unhealthy nutritional and behavioral patterns that impact one's overall health.
She will cater to your current lifestyle to develop a treatment plan that works for the patient. She will meet you where you are to encourage a sense of agency and empowerment of your personal healing journey.
Treatment plans will include recipe recommendations, lifestyle management strategies, as well as partnering with you on how to introduce an exercise regimen that will reduce the burden of disease and emcompass healing from the inside out.
Based upon your treatment goals and individual needs, psychotherapy may be the best Psychiatric Treatment approach for you. Dr Andy Watkins-McCall uses evidence based treatment approaches included CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Diagnostic Behavioral Therapy), Supportive Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions are offered weekly and bi-weekly based upon your needs. Dr Andy Watkins-McCall will encourage lifestyle management therapeutic techniques at each session that will also include nutrition guidance, recipe recommendations, and the implementation of behavioral changes to improve overall wellness.
Dr Watkins-McCall has over a decade of expert knowlede in applying evidence based practices in treating psychiatric illnesses. She offers 30 minute and 50 minute medication management sessions. She will consult with your therapist and or primary care physician to develop a treatment plan that addresses your whole health. Dr Watkins will include nutritional based-strategies as an adjunt to medication management to contribute to overall healing.
Dr Watkins-McCall does not prescribe controlled substance medications to include stimulants, pain medications, and benzodiazepines. Some examples of these medications include Xanax, Adderall, and Percocet. She will work with you to establish a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and treats your symptoms safely with non-controlled medications.
Dr Watkins-McCall welcomes the opportunity to speak with engaged audiences at your work place, community setting, or for small groups. Lecture topics may include: Nutrition and Mental Health, Educating Yourself on Mental Health Wellness, and Strategies on how to reduce burn-out. In addition, Dr Watkins has extensive knowledge on the impact of race and culture on the presentation of Mental Health symptoms in diverse populations. She has been featured on the Dana Being Dana show in Naperville, presented at several Health Institutions, and made appearences on Podcast related to Community Mental Health. For interest in Speaking Engagements please contact: andy@freedommindwellcare.org.
Dr Watkins-McCall has served as an expert consultant for the development and growth of several Psychiatric facilities. Her portfolio includes the operational ground up clinical work flow to phase one opening of an SUD Residential Facility, Outpatient Telehealth practices, and Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment facilities. She has served as mentor and provided review of policies and protocols at all levels of care for psychiatric treatment to inform improved patient outcomes, reduce waste, improve clinical work flow efficiencies, as well as develop processes to enhance collegial team engagment and support the hiring of skilled staff to the meet the needs of the program. For inquires about consultation please contact andy@freedommindwellcare.org.
Dr Watkins-McCall aims to restore balance through Nervous System Regulation through key areas of focus: Nutrition & Healthy Eating, Somatic Movement, Stress Mitigation, Sleep Hygiene, Emotional Well-being, Lifestyle Habits & Routine Building, and Life Purpose & Vision Work. For inquires about wellness lifestyle management coaching inquiries please contact andy@freedommindwellcare.org. Schedule a consultation directly through the Patient Portal.