Jason

Jason Darden

Professional Nurse

My daily commitment is to provide empathetic psychiatric evaluations, deeply understand each person's health journey, and meticulously track their progress for consistent care. I believe everyone deserves easy access to timely and supportive mental health care.

About Me

I am deeply committed to guiding individuals towards consistent, supportive mental health care. My approach centres on empathetic psychiatric evaluations, where I deeply understand your unique health journey. We will meticulously track your progress together, ensuring your care remains aligned with your evolving needs. This offers a clear, accessible path for anyone seeking timely support in navigating their mental well-being.

Approach

Each appointment begins with my focused listening and a shared check-in, turning your experiences into clear, practical steps we can measure. In my Charlotte office or through secure online sessions in English, we keep a steady, realistic pace—brief skill work in-session, symptom review, and coaching or check-ins between visits when helpful. For anxiety, ADHD, mood concerns or trauma-related struggles, I blend targeted strategies with reflective conversation and adapt as your needs shift. People seeking collaborative, steady progress often find this approach fits well.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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  • Mental Health Nursing

    Nursing care specialised in mental health, providing assessment, medication management, and ongoing support for people with psychiatric conditions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Professional Nurse

    A registered nurse who may work in mental health settings, providing nursing care and support to people with psychological conditions.

Qualifications


Gardner-Webb University

University of Phoenix

Southern Adventist University

Registrations


State of North Carolina

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Service Area


JD Wellness, LLC

In-person & Online

Charlotte, North Carolina

United States