Welcome! I am Dalana Gonzalez. Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, low energy, low motivation, hopelessness, fear, worry, poor focus? And you’re tired of hearing that you just have to try harder, you’re being lazy, and mental illness is just in your head? Well, you come to the right place. As a PMHNP, I have a passion and desire to help and encourage you. In addition to my experience in providing mental health care. I have 5 years experience as an ICU nurse, primarily providing care to pediatric patients from ages 0 to 25 years old. My extensive nursing experience provided me with the skills to provide extensive heath assessments, which I am able to apply in my care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. As a PMHNP, I specialize in treating children as young as 4 years old, as well as adults through the age of 65 years old. I strive to bring hope and/or restore your hope that has been lost. I will provide a safe place for you to talk about the real things you’ve been struggling with. I look at the whole person and will provide evidence-based treatment plans to help you achieve the best possible outcome. My only goal is for you to achieve your goal. You matter!!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing, and your treatment goals. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My ability to listen and hear you, to see you as an individual not as a disorder or a condition. I am compassionate, and I have a love for helping others through their treatment process. My treatment plans are specific to each patient, no two people are the same. My years of ICU experience with my psychiatric experience and Christian faith allow me to treat each individual as a whole person. I also believe that family-centered care is a critical aspect in patient care.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

In addition to my experience in providing mental health care. As a PMHNP, I specialize in treating children as young as 4 years old, as well as adults through the age of 65 years old. I have experience in treating an array of mental health disorders including, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, aggressive behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.

About Dalana Gonzalez