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Ava Ponto
 

Ava Ponto

Ava Ponto

 MSPA, PA-C

Ava works with clients aged 15+ across the lifespan in the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and addiction.

Ava is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in the treatment of mental health disorders. Ava provides assessment, diagnosis, and medication management with a focus on compassionate and individualized care supported by evidence-based medicine.

  • Preferred Pronoun: She/Her

  • Languages Spoken: English

  • Age Group: Teens, Adults

  • States Licensed: Indiana, Illinois

    Locations Served

    Munster, Telehealth

    Specialties

    Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, PMDD, Peripartum Mental Health Conditions, PTSD, Sleep Disorders, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorders

    Degrees, Certifications, & Trainings

    Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valparaiso University's Physician Assistant (PA) Master’s program in 2021.

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    Ava works with teens (15+) and adults focusing on holistic, patient-centered mental health care.

    Ava is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant specializing in the treatment of mental health disorders. Ava provides assessment, diagnosis, and medication management with a focus on compassionate and individualized care supported by evidence-based medicine. Her goal is not only to involve but also to empower her clients.

    Ava works with clients aged 15+ across the lifespan in the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and addiction.

    Ava’s clinical experience includes a broad range of primary and specialty care in which she managed general medical conditions in addition to mental health conditions with training in the inpatient, outpatient, and substance abuse recovery settings.

    Ava received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Valparaiso University in 2021.

    Ava Ponto specializes in treating a broad range of mental health disorders including anxiety and mood disorders.

    Psychoeducation

    Psychoeducation is a structured therapeutic approach that helps clients understand their mental health conditions, providing key information on treatment options and symptom management. It educates clients and families about conditions, available treatments, and possible side effects. Therapists work with clients to set goals, empowering them to make informed choices, adhere to treatment, and improve well-being.

    Motivational Interviewing

    is a client-centered therapy approach that elicits behavior change by helping clients explore barriers to change and resolve ambivalence. This therapy approach focuses on the client’s internal motivation and desire for change.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    is a goal-oriented approach to therapy that focuses on a person’s pattern of thinking, responding and behavior that is contributing to their emotional distress. The goal of CBT is to change patterns of thinking behind people’s difficulties, and in turn, change the way they feel. CBT utilizes skills and techniques to be practiced outside of the session to help reduce symptoms and redirect distorted or negative thinking.
    Psychoeducation
    Motivational Interviewing
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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