Astrid Monroe
Comprehensive psychiatric care in Florida & Colorado! I'm Astrid, Co-Founder at Luminous Mental Health. I provide integrative psychiatric care that goes beyond managing symptoms. I specialize in supporting women facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PMDD, perinatal mood disorders, or trauma. You may be a teen questioning who you are, a postpartum mother who no longer recognizes herself, or feeling foggy and irritable amid perimenopause/menopause. I also work with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder using integrative, evidence-based therapies to help individuals thrive in school and relationships.
Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing and create a plan that fits your needs and values, combining thoughtful medication management with practical tools for everyday life.
First session
Your first session is a chance to share your story, ask questions, and talk openly about what brought you to care. We’ll explore your symptoms, health history, current stressors, and goals, including how sleep, hormones, nutrition, and life experiences may be affecting how you feel. You can expect a thoughtful conversation, a judgment-free space to be heard, and clear explanations of treatment options. Together, we’ll develop an initial plan that feels manageable and reflects your needs and preferences. My goal is to keep you safe and help you leave with a clearer understanding of your concerns and concrete next steps.
Strengths
I bring warmth, curiosity, and a whole-person perspective to every session. My background as both a psychiatric and family nurse practitioner helps me explore how physical health, hormones, sleep, stress, and life experiences may be affecting your mental health. I have a special passion for supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. I listen closely, welcome honest conversations, and respect your culture, identity, and lived experience. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing and create a plan that fits your needs and values, combining thoughtful medication management when appropriate with practical tools for everyday life. I want you to leave feeling heard, informed, and more confident in your care.
Ideal clients
My ideal client wants to understand what’s affecting their mental health and is looking for a collaborative, whole-person approach to care. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or mood changes connected to their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause. Perhaps they’ve been pushing through for a long time, have felt unheard, and are ready to feel more supported. I especially enjoy working with people who are curious about the connections between their emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, and life experiences. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know where to begin. We’ll start with what matters to you and build a plan that respects your identity, values, and goals.
Origin story
I offer space for transformation through a trauma-informed, integrative approach to mental health. Our work together is grounded in safety, collaboration, and deep respect for your lived experience. Your individualized care plan may include medication, psychotherapy, nutritional and lifestyle guidance, herbal, and mind-body tools.
Ongoing work together
Our ongoing work will be collaborative and guided by what matters most to you. We’ll check in on how you’re feeling, what’s improving, and where you’re still struggling. If medication is part of your care, we’ll monitor its benefits and side effects and make adjustments together. We’ll also build practical skills to support your mood, sleep, relationships, and daily routines, while exploring patterns that may be keeping you stuck. You’ll have room to ask questions, share concerns, and be honest about what is or isn’t working. As your needs change, your care plan will evolve with you.
Medication approach
I view medication as one tool within a broader plan for your mental and emotional well-being. For some people, it offers support through a difficult season; for others, ongoing treatment helps maintain stability and quality of life. The decision is personal, and we’ll make it together. I’ll explain why I’m recommending a medication, its potential benefits and side effects, and the alternatives, with space for your questions and concerns. We’ll monitor how you feel and adjust thoughtfully. Alongside medication, we’ll address sleep, nutrition, stress, and coping skills so your care supports the whole person.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to help you explore changes you’re considering, especially when part of you feels ready and another part feels unsure. Through open questions and thoughtful listening, we’ll clarify what matters to you, recognize your strengths, and understand what may be getting in the way. Whether we’re discussing medication, sleep, substance use, or daily habits, I respect that the choice is yours. My role is to help you find your own reasons for change and choose realistic next steps that fit your values and readiness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we’ll notice patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or feeling stuck and practice more balanced, helpful ways of responding. Our work may include questioning self-critical thoughts, gradually approaching situations you’ve been avoiding, and building coping skills. We’ll use examples from your everyday life and choose practical strategies you can try between sessions, tailoring the work to your experiences and goals.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I incorporate mindfulness to help you notice your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations with curiosity and less judgment. This can create space to respond intentionally when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in self-critical thinking. We may practice grounding, mindful breathing, or bringing awareness to everyday activities. I tailor these tools to your comfort level, especially if focusing inward feels difficult. The goal isn’t to empty your mind or force calm, but to build awareness and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions9555 SW 175th Terrace, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157