A PA for over 23 years, Joanna has practiced in multiple specialties but has chosen to focus on psychiatric medication management for the last 7 years providing personalized care for children as young as 6 and adults. She has broad experience that includes providing psychiatric medication management for those with eating disorders in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Joanna is adept at treating various psychiatric illnesses including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sleep disorders, attention deficit disorders, anger issues, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and oppositional defiant disorder. Joanna also treats psychiatric comorbidities of Alzheimer’s patients. With her goal being to help her patients feel good about themselves and their lives, Joanna prescribes and manages the best medications for each of her patients based on their individual needs. Patients appreciate Joanna's exceptional listening skills and her gentle, caring nature, which creates a comfortable and supportive environment for them to open up and share their situation. Originally from NY, Joanna, her husband and their three sons, have lived in Charlotte for over 15 years. She received her formal education in New York at Syracuse University and Pace University PA Program.