Jackson Pokres

Jackson Pokres Verified Provider

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Medical Insurance Accepted
Online

About Me

Jackson Pokres, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric care and medication management for clients in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Appointments may incorporate talk-therapy strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. His approach is client-centered and collaborative, focused on creating a nonjudgmental space and building a personalized plan that supports meaningful, sustainable change.

Medication Management for Anxiety, Depression and Mood Concerns

A core focus of Jackson’s practice is psychiatric evaluation and medication management for issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder and trauma/PTSD. As a PMHNP-BC affiliated with Conscientia Health, he works with a wide age range, including children, teens, adults and seniors.

Visits are designed to be collaborative and practical, combining medication support with skills-oriented strategies when appropriate. With CBT and Motivational Interviewing-informed conversations, sessions can help clarify symptoms, strengthen coping tools and reinforce steps that align with your goals.

Affirming Telepsychiatry for Diverse Identities and Life Stages

Jackson Pokres has experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, nonbinary, queer and transgender people. This affirming lens pairs with a telehealth-first model that can make it easier to access consistent care and follow-up.

 

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $175

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • First Health
  • Florida Blue
  • Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • Oxford
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Children (0 – 10), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Populations

Bisexual People, Gay People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Transgender People

Specialties

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Medication Management
  • Substance Abuse
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues

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