Donna Grandi Nikander, DNP, PMHNP - Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy

Donna Grandi Nikander, DNP

Donna Grandi Nikander, DNP

(she/her)

PMHNP
30 years of experience
Virtual

Welcome to All, I provide Integrative Psychiatry through a holistic (spirit-mind-body) approach. When clinically appropriate I incorporate both Conventional and Functional-Naturopathic) Medicine. I assist individuals with a myriad of mental health conditions with and without physical comorbidities. These mental health conditions include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, PTSD, Bipolar, ADHD, ASD and Women's Mental Health and Female Hormonal Disorders such as Puberty, PMS, PMDD, Perinatal, Postpartum and Peri-Postmenopausal chronic illness mental health such as Autoimmune, Cancer and Bereavement and Grief. The initial appointment consists of a comprehensive holistic psychiatric evaluation aligned with one's values, belief system and finances. I integrate therapeutic counseling in each appointment and also offer individual therapy as a separate service. I offer individual counseling that combines scientifically proven therapy techniques and modalities. . My focus is to assist others in moving forward in life through conscious living, humility and unconditional selfless love. In Service, Dr. Grandi

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

A comprehensive longitudinal history with a provisional diagnosis, initial Integrative treatment steps and interspersed therapeutic counseling.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

1. Initial comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation that includes a longitudinal Integrative Medical Psychiatric History 2. Integrative genetic testing, neuroendocrine testing and or local laboratory testing (per individuals insurance benefit or self payment) 3. Evidence based medication treatment and management 4. Personalized Functional Medicine with neuroendocrine neurochemistry testing, nutritional evaluation and management (Per individual insurance benefit or self payment) 3. Therapeutic Therapies: Mindfulness Breath Work Techniques, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Behavioral Therapy, Grief Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing

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

Throughout my lifetime I have developed a scientific evidence-based personal and professional health and wellness lifestyle that I share with others. I meet the patient where they are in their life and ask for proactive co-partnership participation in moving forward toward optimal health and wellness. I have served individuals with neuroendocrine-psychiatric imbalances for over 30 years utilizing a holistic approach through the field of Integrative Medicine.

About Donna Grandi Nikander, DNP

Identifies as

Christian

Specializes in

Trauma and PTSDADHDAnxietyBipolar DisorderChild or AdolescentDepressionGriefObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Spirituality

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

Appointments

Virtual