Michelle Batista, PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Ages Served
Adults (up to 40), Adults (41-64), Elders (65+)
Expertise
Anxiety and Trauma Disorders, Adolescent and Child Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Psychosis
Services Offered
Adult Psychiatry, Medication Management, Neuropsychological Evaluation, Spravato, TMS
Treatment Approach
Psychopharmacological Treatment
Specialties
Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Alcoholism, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality (BPD), Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Family Conflict, Geriatric Issues, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ+ Issues, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Medical Professional Burnout, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationship Issues, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Conflicts / Divorce, Self-Esteem, Sports Performance, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues
About
Michelle's experience includes Emergency Medicine and medication management for various adult psychiatric conditions. Her specialties include individuals with addiction disorders, military and personal PTSD, medical professional burnout, LGBTQ mental health conditions, bipolar I and II disorders, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorders, adjustment disorder, ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. As a physician assistant with Bloom Health Centers, Michelle works within a Care Team service model which gives you, the patient, access to the treatment options and support you need.
Her passion lies in helping individuals to find and regain their sense of self. Michelle traditionally employs a combination of evidence-based medicine, psychiatric medications, and cognitive behavioral therapy to move individuals forward with confidence and coping skills to live their best life.
Education & Experience
Michelle was born and raised in Maryland and graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2002. She continued her education and graduated from Towson University/Essex professional program in 2005 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies.
Languages Spoken
English
Licensed In
Maryland
Gender
Woman
Ethnicity
Caucasian
A Little Bit About Me
"I like to spend my free time with my family. I enjoy watching my children play sports and ride horses. During the summer, I enjoy BBQs with family and close friends, swimming, and cooking Sunday family dinners. Anything outdoors is always a plus!"
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