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Psychiatry in McLean, Virginia Ms. Franca Bakane, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

License: PMHNP

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 11-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: Yes

Ms. Franca Bakane, PMHNP

Ms. Franca Bakane, PMHNP, is committed to supporting clients in Virginia with a personalized, evidence-based approach to mental health care. She integrates lifestyle changes with therapeutic interventions to create individualized treatment plans for issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Ms. Bakane provides compassionate, non-judgmental care, empowering clients to take control of their health. Also specializing in alcohol and drug use, eating disorders, and PTSD, she offers both therapy and medication management.



She also supports clients with gender identity concerns, the LGBTQ+ community, and those facing adoption or foster care challenges. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Ms. Bakane helps clients reshape negative thought patterns and improve coping skills. She works with men, women, military veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. Outside of work, Ms. Bakane enjoys hiking, cycling, mindfulness practices, photography, and painting, staying connected to the latest mental health advancements.

Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Education

  • Northern Kentucky University

    Graduate School | 2021

    Highland Heights, KY, United States

  • Winnebago Mental Health Institute

    Residency | 2021

    Wanebago, WI, United States

  • Bryant & Stratton College Wauwatosa

    Undergraduate | 2019

    Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Languages

  • English

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ms. Franca Bakane. You can also call 703-831-8300 to have someone assist you.

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