Joan Fraino, DNP
Psychiatry nurse practitioner, Pleasanton, CA
Psychiatric PartnersJoan Fraino is a psychiatry nurse practitioner who chairs the PMHNP program at Touro University.
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About Joan Fraino
Fraino received her doctorate at the University of San Francisco. She is dually board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She works with conditions from mild to severe, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, alcohol dependency, psychotic disorders and other mood disorders.
She combines medication management with brief psychotherapy. Her approach builds on strengths and a strong partnership with clients. She is versed in treating all age groups.
Fraino is an Associate Professor and Chair of the PMHNP program at Touro University and a preceptor for upcoming practitioners. She served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco for over ten years, preparing doctoral students for practice. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of health professionals.
Membership and fees
Cash-pay fees at Psychiatric Partners are $425 for a new patient office or telepsychiatry visit (initial assessment, 40 to 50 minutes) and $265 for a follow-up office or telepsychiatry visit (20 to 25 minutes).
An emergency same-day appointment (20 to 25 minutes) is $275 and is available to current patients only.
A paperwork or document fee (15 to 20 minutes) is $55.
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Questions patients ask
Is Joan Fraino a doctor?
Fraino is a nurse practitioner, not a physician.
How much does a visit at Psychiatric Partners cost?
Cash-pay fees are $425 for a new patient office or telepsychiatry visit (initial assessment, 40 to 50 minutes) and $265 for a follow-up visit (20 to 25 minutes). An emergency same-day appointment is $275 and is available to current patients only.
Is Joan Fraino board certified?
Fraino is dually board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Where did Joan Fraino train?
Fraino received her doctorate at the University of San Francisco.
Does Joan Fraino offer telehealth?
Psychiatric Partners offers telepsychiatry visits.
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