Rachel Thatcher, PMHNP-BC
Rachel Thatcher is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for supporting adults aged 18 and older in their mental health journeys. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount St. Joseph University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University, specializing in psychiatric care.
Rachel has experience in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care that prioritizes the unique needs of each individual. Rachel believes in the importance of actively involving patients in their treatment plans, empowering them to take charge of their mental health. By fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, she helps her patients effectively manage their symptoms and enhance their overall quality of life.
Contact
Position:
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor Ohio 44060
Email:
rthatcher@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 405
Fax:
440-565-2349
Articles
Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction is defined as an unhealthy dependence on interactive platforms such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, snapchat and Tik Tok. It is often characterized by being overly concerned about social media driven by uncontrollable urge to on or to use social media and devoting so much time/effort that it interferes with other parts of your life. According to a Harvard study, self-disclosure on social media, “lights up” the same part of the brain that also ignites when someone engages…
All or Nothing Thinking and Various Other Popular Cognitive Distortions
I was trying to think of a blog subject to write about this time for my blog. As I contemplated this, I noticed almost everyone in my Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Group (IOP) was talking about their struggle to be perfect, or how they feel like failures if things are not exactly as they think they should be. I was hearing phrases like: All or nothing thinking, often called black and white thinking, can go hand in hand…
COVID update for the reopening of the office
The Behavioral Wellness Group will be returning to the physical office to begin seeing clients in person. This is for those clinicians and clients who prefer in-person sessions. A genuine thank you to all of you who tolerated our necessary move to virtual sessions during the pandemic. Below is a summary generally outlining what to expect upon our return. We will continue to see those who prefer to be seen virtually through our platform using Zoom. Of course, this is…
Self-Compassion: The Science of Kindness
As we say goodbye to 2020 and look ahead to 2021, we can all acknowledge it was a particularly trying year for our nation and the world. According to the American Psychological Association, the compounding stressors of 2020 yielded a national mental health crisis across generations. When situational and societal stressors build, we are left to try and find ways to manage. Some people may reach out to family, some may call upon friends, others may rely on mental health…
Bipolar Disorder (Supporting Your Loved Ones)
When your loved one is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, there may be a couple of questions that run through your mind. The first question, “What is Bipolar?” and the second question, “What is my role when things start to unravel?” Furthermore, for many people who have been diagnosed with this specific disorder, becoming fearful, confused, and having no concrete plan on how to manage the next episode can dominate one’s thoughts. These thoughts are not easily subsided as a result…