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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
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
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.
Adult and geriatric populations, perimenopausal women, PTSD, grieving clients, demotivated clients
Cash - $250 per session
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GTEB
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Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
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IHSS Healthy Workers
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Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Guiding clients to optimize positive thought patterns and reduce negative thought patterns
Holistic body-mind-spirit approach to mental health issues, including medical overview, nutrition, and physical activity counseling.
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.
This is the focus of my doctoral thesis to effect change in behaviors.
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.
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!
July 31, 2026
I love her!! super sweet and intelligent. She gives great advice and provides new perspectives to improve your life!