Yordanys Valdes
Mending Healthcare provides compassionate, individualized, and patient-centered mental health care focused on promoting emotional well-being, healing, resilience, and personal growth. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
We support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
We support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. Our ideal patients are adolescents and adults seeking professional mental health support, personalized treatment, and guidance in developing healthy coping strategies, improving emotional wellness, and achieving a better quality of life. We are committed to meeting each patient where they are and helping them work toward lasting mental and emotional well-being.
First session
During the first session at **Mending Healthcare **, clients can expect a welcoming, compassionate, and judgment-free environment where their concerns are heard and their experiences are valued. We will take time to get to know them, discuss their mental health history, current challenges, symptoms, and personal goals. Clients will have the opportunity to ask questions, share what brings them to care, and discuss any concerns they may have about the process. Together, we will begin developing an individualized treatment plan that aligns with their needs and priorities. Most importantly, clients will leave feeling heard, supported, and reassured that they are not alone in their journey toward healing and better mental health.
Strengths
I bring compassion, empathy, active listening, patience, and a nonjudgmental approach to every session. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable expressing themselves and discussing their concerns. My strengths include building trusting relationships, communicating effectively, practicing cultural sensitivity, and recognizing each patient's unique needs. I am also dedicated to providing evidence-based care, encouraging personal growth, and empowering patients with practical tools and coping strategies to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
Ideal clients
My ideal client for **Mending Healthcare Psychiatry** is an individual who is ready to prioritize their mental health, improve their emotional well-being, and take an active role in their healing journey. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, stress, difficulty managing life transitions, or other mental health concerns. They are seeking a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where they feel heard, understood, and respected. My ideal client values personalized, evidence-based care and is open to working collaboratively toward greater emotional balance, improved coping skills, increased self-awareness, and an overall better quality of life.
Origin story
My inspiration to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) comes from a genuine passion for helping others improve their mental and emotional well-being. I believe mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, supported, and treated with dignity. I want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges by providing compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. I am especially motivated by the opportunity to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, advocate for those who may feel overlooked, and empower patients to recognize their strengths and achieve a better quality of life. Ultimately, I chose this path because I want to be part of each patient's journey toward healing, hope, and lasting wellness.
Ongoing work together
At Mending Healthcare, ongoing care is a collaborative and personalized journey focused on improving mental health, building resilience, and promoting long-term wellness. Follow-up appointments will provide an opportunity to assess symptoms, discuss progress, address new or ongoing concerns, and adjust treatment plans as needed. Depending on each client's individual needs, care may include medication management, supportive counseling, education, and practical strategies to improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. Clients will recognize progress through improved mood, better symptom management, increased confidence, healthier coping skills, improved relationships, and a greater sense of balance in their daily lives. Progress looks different for everyone, and we will celebrate each step forward while providing consistent support, encouragement, and compassionate care along the way.
Medication approach
At Mending Healthcare Psychiatry, my approach to medication management is personalized, thoughtful, and patient-centered. I believe medication can be an effective part of mental health treatment when clinically appropriate, but it should never be a one-size-fits-all approach. I work collaboratively with each client to understand their symptoms, concerns, treatment preferences, and goals before making recommendations. I prioritize evidence-based prescribing, patient education, and ongoing monitoring to ensure medications are safe, effective, and well tolerated. I also believe in looking at the whole person by incorporating therapeutic approaches, healthy coping strategies, and lifestyle considerations when appropriate. My goal is to help clients feel informed, empowered, and supported in making decisions about their mental health and overall well-being.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
At Mending Healthcare, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients recognize and understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, clients learn to identify negative thought patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop healthier ways of responding to everyday stressors and challenges. CBT techniques may be incorporated into treatment to help manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health concerns. Clients are encouraged to practice practical coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and develop skills they can use in their daily lives to support lasting positive change and improved mental well-being.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions5700 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615, Suite 110