Diane E. Skolka, PMHNP

About Diane Skolka, PMHNP

Diane Skolka, ANCC board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) joined Atlantic General Health System to provide psychiatric and behavioral health care alongside psychiatrist Bryce Blanton, MD, in November 2020 . Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Diane had 19 years’ experience as a registered nurse. She has a background in critical care/post anesthesia care in addition to her role as a Patient Care Coordinator in Case Management/Population Health. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Wilmington University and her master’s degree in PMHNP studies at Eastern Kentucky University. She will provide the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders including, but not limited to depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, and personality disorders, with use of psychopharmacology and therapy. Her philosophy for practice is based on facilitating positive personal change and growth. She incorporates a “whole person” approach to care with respect to the mind-body connection.