About Jaqualyn
My name is Jaqualyn Iardella and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. I began my career in mental health more than 10 years ago as a social worker before advancing my clinical training and earning my nurse practitioner certification, allowing me to deepen my understanding of psychiatric care and expand my approach to treatment.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations and have experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. My approach to care is collaborative, integrative, and individualized, with a strong emphasis on creating a supportive therapeutic partnership where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.
I believe mental wellness is influenced by many interconnected factors, and I strive to provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment that aims to support overall well-being and improve quality of life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental health, balance, and wellness.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Medication Management
Adolescent Mental Health (13+)
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adolescents and adults ages 13 and older. With a strong clinical and diagnostic foundation developed through years of experience in mental health as a social worker, I take a thoughtful, thorough, and individualized approach to assessment and treatment planning.
Evidence-based medication management using a thoughtful, individualized, and collaborative approach to care. Treatment decisions are made in partnership with each patient, with a focus on safety, symptom improvement, overall wellness, and long-term stability.
Navigating adolescence can be challenging. I offer specialized services for teens address issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and peer relationships, providing supportive guidance.
Therapeutic
Support
Mental health treatment is most effective when both biological and emotional factors are addressed together. I incorporate psychotherapy into sessions using many theoretical orientations including CBT, mindfulness, solution focused therapies.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma can leave lasting effects. I focus on trauma-informed approaches that respect your experiences while guiding you towards healing and resilience.
Payment
Options
-Cigna
-Carelon Behavioral Health
-Aetna
-Oscar (Optum)
-United Healthcare (Optum)
-Oxford (Optum)
-Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of NY
-Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY
-Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western NY
**accepted through Headway.
If you have insurance other than those listed aboved and your insurance includes out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement for services. Upon request, a superbill will be provided for submission to your insurance company. Please contact your insurance carrier directly with any questions regarding your out-of-network coverage.
Private pay options also available.