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Hi there! I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience supporting adults in inpatient settings. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Biology at UCLA and earned my master’s in nursing from West Coast University. I specialize in helping people navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel understood and supported as we work together toward healing and balance.

Vanessa Diaz is a board-certified, licensed provider who offers expert mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, stressful life events, and many more conditions. Her goal is to help her clients live their best lives using modern, evidence-based solutions.

My clients should know that I truly care about their well-being and take the time to listen. I want them to feel comfortable, respected, and never rushed. I believe in providing care that is compassionate, thorough, and personalized to their needs. I also value honesty, trust, and clear communication, so clients feel informed and supported every step of the way.

I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, integrative mental health care for children, teens, adults and older folks. My approach combines evidence-based medicine with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed therapy. I integrative treatment modalities such as Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR and play/art/pet therapy. The care you will receive is collaborative, calming, and deeply human as we underlying patterns and life experiences that shape well-being.

I am a doctorate- prepared, board-certified PMHNP who understands how difficult it can be to share your personal information. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, valued, and heard. Treatment provided is individualized based on your symptoms. I believe in a more holistic approach to care and am passionate about seeing you feel better. I partner with other psychiatric providers to ensure the best outcome. Choose today to begin your journey to wellness.

I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful, personalized care in a supportive and nonjudgmental space. I take the time to truly understand your concerns, your goals, and what’s most important to you.

My approach is both clinical and holistic—while I offer medication management when appropriate, I also integrate lifestyle, sleep, and evidence-informed strategies to support your overall well-being.

I value a collaborative, high-touch experience where you feel informed, comfortable, and involved in every step of your care. My goal is to help you feel more balanced, clear, and like yourself again—with a plan that is both effective and sustainable.

I believe therapy and psychiatric care should feel human, not clinical, rushed, or impersonal. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported from the very first conversation. I take time to understand your story, your values, and what you want your life to look like, not just your symptoms.

I bring over a decade of experience working in mental health and addiction, and I use a balanced approach that blends evidence-based treatment with compassion and real connection. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all care. Your treatment is collaborative, flexible, and designed to support long-term growth, not just short-term relief.

Above all, you should know that you will not be treated like a diagnosis. You will be treated like a person.

I'm warm, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, efficient and approachable.

Hi, I’m Angela Njoroge, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and therapist. I offer a down-to-earth, supportive space to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with kids, teens, and adults on things like anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, narsassistic abuse treatment, and life stress. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—whether we’re working through tough emotions or finding the right medication support, we’ll do it together.

My approach to mental health is holistic and integrative. I incorporate various techniques such as talk therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and when appropriate, medication management, all tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Our work together will be collaborative, with a treatment plan that honors your individual journey and empowers you to take control of your mental wellness.