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
Navigating End of Semester Stress
“Ugh, I have so many final exams to study for. I have to pack for winter break too and still maintain taking care of my health”. This is often one of the many thoughts college students experience as the end of the semester approaches. The words “finals week” and “stress” are almost always used in the same sentence during this tough time of the semester. Although there are many stressors among college students such as finances, living on their own…
“I WAS TRYING TO ACT NORMAL…”
I heard this piece of a conversation between two friends as I jogged by them in the park the other day, “I was trying to act normal…” Then I passed them but not without being prompted to consider what that really means. So many of us appear “normal” or even beautiful, talented and rich such as the late Kate Spade. Yet many of us struggle with fitting in, appearing normal or masking our struggles. I facilitate the mental health, Dialectical…
Ten DBT Techniques for Anxiety
Anxiety can be divided into two basic areas, as first discussed by Sigmund Freud “Appropriate and Inappropriate Stress”. Anxiety can occur over situations or threats that occur and cause our brain to go into “Fight or Flight” syndrome. This is when the sympathetic or limbic system becomes aroused and creates many symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, nervous feelings, panic feeling, sweating, shortness of breath, and many other well-known symptoms. This can also occur when a situation is a real threat…
Annual IOP Statistics Summary 2022
AREAS OF STRENGTH: • 100% of reviewed charts had ROI’s filled out and signed. This is an increase from 2021.• 100% of reviewed files had family involvement from start to finish or family involvement was offered to the IOP participant.• Overall, the total average of Quality-of-Life Scores was 3.6, meeting the goal of 3.6. This has been maintained from 2021.• Noticeably Improved Depression (53%) and Anxiety (51%) scores on average across all IOPs on empirically based measures. This is an…
Annual Post Graduation IOP Success Summary
AREAS OF STRENGTH: SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
CARF Accreditation 2022
Glovan Pollak and Associates, dba: The Behavioral Wellness Group is very pleased to share with you that our programs are CARF Re-Accredited for the maximum allowable of Three years, until June 30, 2025! This is a testament to our commitment in meeting and exceeding the most stringent of professional standards! The Surveyors had many positive things to say in their report, including: A sincere expression of gratitude once again for being a huge part of our CARF Re-accreditation. We truly…