Jaana Salonsaari, DNP

PMHNP, 8 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering

About me

Warmest Welcome to Sisu Behavioral Health! I am a triple-board certified doctorally prepared nurse practitioner trained in psychiatry, primary care, palliative care, and hospice. I specialize in integrative (holistic) psychiatry with a focus on adult and geriatric mental health issues with a biopsychosocial approach to mental health, integrating the body, mind, spirit, and social aspects of health into a customized care plan. I specialize in the management of depression, anxiety, insomnia, bipolar disorder, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, ESA/emotional support animal letters, accommodation letters for academic settings, as well as FMLA/EDD disability claims. Please inquire about other mental health conditions. I also welcome Spanish-speaking clients as I am fluent in Spanish. Please visit my website www.sisubehavioral.health for more detailed information related to my services. My instagram @sisu_behavioral_health Please feel free to schedule as soon as today so we can start a healing journey to align and harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. Jaana Salonsaari, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-C, ACHPNP Psychiatric Mental Health Counselor in Los Angeles

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The goal is to explore the client's mental health issues, including any physical etiologies contributing to the mental health issues for a fully customized holistic treatment plan

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

It is my greatest joy to serve my clients as healer of bodies, minds, and souls that I strongly feel is my vocation in life. My strength are my natural intuition and empathy towards people with mental health issues. This intuition was borne from personal experiences. I derive utmost joy from helping people navigate their way through their mental health issues and see them overcome and thrive. I also continuously research and stay updated about the most recent evidence-based modalities in mental health to provide the best possible care for my clients.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Adult and geriatric populations, perimenopausal women, PTSD, grieving clients, demotivated clients

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Self Esteem

Spirituality

Trauma and PTSD

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Guiding clients to optimize positive thought patterns and reduce negative thought patterns

Integrative

Holistic body-mind-spirit approach to mental health issues, including medical overview, nutrition, and physical activity counseling.

Grief Therapy

I have several years of experience working in hospice as a palliative care and hospice nurse practitioner. I help my clients cope with the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive responses to loss through compassionate inquiry.

Motivational Interviewing

This is the focus of my doctoral thesis to effect change in behaviors.

, 175 ratings

31 ratings with written reviews

August 10, 2026

Jaana has been a huge help with my struggles that I have been. She is very understanding, she listens to you, very welcoming and she does not judge you she makes you feel very comfortable and able to open up. She will help guide you down the right path to help you achieve your goals and motivate you to a better and healthier life.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Jaana

August 8, 2026

I’m very grateful for the care and support I’ve received from Jaana. She is compassionate, understanding, and truly listen. I always feel respected and comfortable during my appointments. Highly recommend!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Jaana

July 31, 2026

I love her!! super sweet and intelligent. She gives great advice and provides new perspectives to improve your life!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 2 with Jaana