Michael

Mr Michael Desjardins

Professional Nurse

“Evidenced-based psychiatric care and addiction treatment”

About Me

I understand that seeking support for mental health or addiction can feel overwhelming. As a professional mental health nurse, I offer evidenced-based psychiatric care and addiction treatment. My approach is grounded in proven, compassionate methods, helping you understand symptoms and build practical coping strategies. We will work together to find pathways towards greater stability and lasting well-being.

Approach

Grounded in proven psychiatric practice, I shape therapy around clear assessment, steady pacing, and practical skill-building so you feel understood and able to act between sessions. I meet with adults in Draper, Utah or via secure online sessions in English, keeping sessions focused and collaborative while tracking progress session-to-session. We clarify diagnoses, weigh medication options when helpful, and practice targeted strategies for anxiety, addiction, ADHD, OCD, mood or psychotic challenges. This straightforward, skills-focused way often suits people seeking reliable, measurable improvement.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Psychiatry

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

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

  • 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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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications

University of Utah

Service Areas

Comprehensive Medical Addiction & Psychiatric Services (CMAP)

In-person & Online

Salt Lake City, Utah

United States

Draper, United States