Hi! I'm a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I hold a degree as Doctorate in Nursing Practice from University of Massachusetts's Global. I have extensive clinical experience in various health setting and graduated with highest honors from my Bachelors Degree to my Doctorate Degree. My goal is to use my knowledge to alleviate the suffering and provide efficient care to the patients I serve.
During our initial evaluation, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific symptoms you are struggling with. This will help me arrive to the right diagnosis and conclude the appropriate treatment plan.
My greatest strength as a provider is my ability to listen to my patients concern, my dedication to up to date knowledge-acquisition and evidenced-based practice. Mental illness requires patience, understanding and proper knowledge to help patients make an informed decision about their treatment,
I see patients for psychiatric medication management from 12 years old and above. The patients I have been treating the past years are those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorders, behavioral disorders and autism behavioral disorders.
Zaydee Mercado offers therapy covered by Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal in California.
I include brief CBT during medication management with my patients to help cope with their symptoms. I help patients identify and help with their capacity to change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.