Welcome! I’m Sara-Gena Israel, and I appreciate you considering Balanced Mind Mental Health for your care. I specialize in medication management combined with integrative strategies for women and adolescent girls (ages 12-50) in Florida and Maryland. My approach blends traditional psychiatry with lifestyle and nutritional psychiatry, incorporating hormonal and metabolic insights to address mental health challenges influenced by puberty, menstrual cycles, postpartum changes, and perimenopause. I provide care for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and emotional distress, offering nutritional guidance, stress management, and nutraceutical support alongside evidence-based treatment. With over 15 years of nursing experience, I prioritize listening closely and collaborating with you to create a personalized, whole-person treatment plan, fostering emotional and physical balance. My goal is to support your mental health holistically, helping you achieve resilience and well-being.

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

Get ready for a heart-to-heart. In our first session, you can expect a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can openly share your experiences, concerns, and challenges. My goal is to understand your emotional and mental well-being, explore what has led you to seek care, and begin developing a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. This session is about listening, understanding, and establishing the foundation for your journey toward balance and well-being.

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

My strength lies in guiding you toward a well-balanced lifestyle by thoughtfully considering factors such as environment, childhood experiences, lifestyle habits, and dietary influences—all of which impact mental and physical health. I advocate for a holistic, whole-person approach, prioritizing natural, non-invasive, and safe methods to support mental well-being. While not a nutritionist, I recognize the crucial link between nutrition and mental health and integrate nutritional psychiatry to complement treatment. I focus on identifying underlying factors that influence mental health while emphasizing positive lifestyle strategies, including balanced nutrition, mindful eating, stress management, movement, and strong social connections to enhance emotional resilience and overall well-being.

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

I am passionate about working with women and adolescent girls who face mental health challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and hormonal mood disorders, including PMDD and postpartum depression. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, and are unsure of how to improve their emotional well-being. Through comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and a personalized, integrative treatment approach, I provide the support needed to navigate these challenges. My goal is to ensure each client has a clear, well-rounded plan to achieve emotional balance and lasting well-being.

About Sara Gena Israel