Jacqueline Dehnert, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jacqueline Dehnert is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Compass Behavioral Health. She brings roughly a decade of nursing experience, including emergency and trauma care, to comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and trauma-informed medication management for patients across the lifespan.
Get to know Jacqueline
Jacqueline Dehnert is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Compass Behavioral Health in Falls Church, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Liberty University and her Master of Science in Nursing at Frontier Nursing University, and holds Certified Emergency Nurse and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse credentials from roughly a decade in nursing.
She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and evidence-based medication management for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, and she received the INOVA Nursing Excellence Award in Nursing Research in 2020.
Why did you go into behavioral health?
“Throughout my nursing career, I cared for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises and saw firsthand how difficult it could be to access timely, compassionate mental health care. Those experiences inspired me to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner so I could build long-term therapeutic relationships and help people improve not only how they feel today, but how they live their lives moving forward.”
What can a new client expect working with you?
“I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and involved in their care. My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly about your experiences.”
What Jacqueline treats
Conditions
- ADHD
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- PTSD & trauma
- OCD
- Bipolar disorder
- Panic disorder
- Childhood behavioral disorders
- Insomnia & sleep concerns
- Grief
- Women's mental health
- Stress & burnout
Who She Sees
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older adults
Treatment Approaches
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Trauma-informed care
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychoeducation
Education & Training
- Liberty UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Frontier Nursing UniversityMSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse, 10 yearsEmergency & trauma care (CEN, TCRN)
Awards & Professional Profiles
- INOVA Nursing Excellence Award in Nursing Research (2020)
Articles by Jacqueline Dehnert
ADHD in Women: Why It’s So Often Missed
ADHD in women is often missed or mistaken for anxiety or depression. Learn the signs and symptoms, why diagnosis comes so late, and how women in Virginia can get evaluated.
Non-Stimulant Treatment for ADHD in Adults: A Complete Guide to Your Options
Non stimulant treatment for ADHD in adults is a strong option for many. Compare atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, and bupropion options, plus find care in Virginia.
Treatment for ADHD in Adults: Strategies That Actually Work
Explore evidence-based treatment for ADHD in adults, including medication, therapy, and lifestyle strategies that actually support long-term change.
See Jacqueline in person or online
Appointments
Jacqueline sees patients in person at our Falls Church office and by secure video across Virginia.
In Crisis?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free and available any time, day or night.
Schedule with Jacqueline
New patient evaluations start with a full conversation about your history and your goals. Jacqueline sees patients in person in Falls Church and by telehealth across Virginia.