Danielle Hammons
Dr. Danielle Hammons is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). Danielle possesses over 15 years of nursing experience with over 6 years of advanced nursing practice in the field of psychiatry.
She encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management and does solely rely on medication interventions.
She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. Danielle possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows an evidence-based approach blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition to provide holistic mental health services to her clientele. As a PMHNP, Danielle's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, therapist, and scientist.
First session
The first session is about creating a safe, judgment-free space where we can begin to understand your unique story. We’ll take time to explore the concerns that brought you in—whether it’s anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, difficulty focusing, or simply feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. During this initial appointment, you can expect: A thorough psychiatric evaluation, including your medical, emotional, and social history An open conversation about your current symptoms, goals, and concerns Time to ask questions about diagnosis, treatment options, or what to expect moving forward A collaborative approach—we’ll work together to develop a personalized care plan that aligns with your needs, values, and lifestyle
Strengths
Danielle is compassionate, empathetic, and caring to all her patients. Her biggest strengths are her ability to empower her clients to see themselves outside of a diagnosis and that one can live a full and successful life regardless of any mental health struggles.
Ideal clients
Our ideal clients may be facing challenges such as: Persistent anxiety that disrupts their daily life, relationships, or sleep Depression that makes it difficult to find motivation, joy, or purpose Mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, that create unpredictable emotional highs and lows ADHD, especially in adults, that impacts focus, productivity, and follow-through Insomnia and sleep disturbances that affect mental clarity and overall well-being
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Equip the patient with skills to handle conflicts and improve problem-solving in social settings, helping to create a distraction-free work or study environment and teach techniques to improve focus.
Location
Virtual sessions