Joanne Patterson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health

Information

About Experience

Dr. Patterson’s love of food and cooking gave her a platform to incorporate culinary arts therapy and culinary medicine as part of her psychiatric treatment plans. Reproductive psychiatry is also another subspecialty where she incorporates integrative medicine.
She’s licensed to practice in four states: Maryland, DC, Nevada, and Georgia.

What Patients Can Expect

The practice specializes in women and children. Patients who prefer an integrative approach to their mental health treatment will be pleasantly surprised! Mental health nutrition is highlighted to assist you with achieving optimal mental health using nutrients and food as medicine. You learn how to prepare meals alongside Dr. Patterson as well!

Medical Specialties

• Lifestyle Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Psychiatry

Medical Conditions

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Female Disorders
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• PTSD and Trauma
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Professional Associations

Postpartum Support International