PMHNP-BC
PMHNP-BC
Finding What Works: Psychiatric Medications, Natural Supplement Options & Healing Life Strategies
Your body, your choices. As nurses, our first and most important commitment is to listen to you. We understand that you are the expert of your own experience, and we deeply respect your autonomy in making decisions about your mental health care. While we can offer guidance based on our medical knowledge, we will never pressure you into any treatment you're not comfortable with. If a medication isn't working for you or causes unexpected effects, we take your experience seriously – even if it differs from textbook descriptions. Our role is to partner with you, sharing our knowledge while honoring your wisdom about your own body and mind.
At Forest Path, we understand that seeking help is an act of courage. Our approach to medication considers your whole story - from daily challenges to deeper struggles.
Here's how we can support your healing journey:
Imagine being able to peek at your genetic blueprint to find the psychiatric medications most likely to help you, while avoiding those more likely to cause side effects for you, specifically. That's what Genesight testing offers!
How It Works:
Genesight analyzes your DNA to understand how you metabolize medications:
• Fast metabolizers might need higher doses
• Slow metabolizers require careful dosing to avoid buildup
• Some people metabolize different parts of a medication at different rates
- Book an appointment with one of our PMHNPs (Note: Still curious about which psychiatric provider is best for you? Explore our Team page.)
- Ensure you have at least one psychotropic medication in your history (insurance requirement)
- Check your copay in 60 seconds or so: https://genesight.com/cost
- We'll order the test for you
- Complete a simple cheek swab at home and mail it back (postage pre-paid)
- Results arrive in 7-10 business days
- Discuss results with your PMHNP and adjust your treatment plan accordingly
Genesight isn't perfect, but it's a powerful tool to help us find the right psychiatric medication for you more efficiently. (Woot!) Let's work together to optimize your treatment!
