Carl DeFranco II (He/Him)

MSN,PMHNP
Accepting Clients

At Onward Mental Health, our practice style is person centered.

Mental Health Practitioner in Amherst, NY

Services

About My Clients

We offer a supportive approach that encourages you to not only utilize medications, but we help you to make the necessary changes to improve your overall wellbeing and quality of life. Our specialties include ADHD, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, adjustment disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and psychotic disorders.

My Background and Approach

Our providers have worked in a variety of settings which include community mental health, psychiatric home care, geriatric psychiatry, assertive community treatment, acute detox, and inpatient psychiatry. Personalizing treatment plans for any individual, regardless of the care needed, is key to their success. In session, we will explore your symptoms to formulate a treatment plan that best fits you. We will utilize supportive therapy while focusing on your strengths to ensure success. We will work together to help you move forward in your mental health journey.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $130 - 300/session

Info

Email Carl
646 North French Road
Suite 7
Amherst, NY 14228

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