Amy Disla
I’m Amy Disla, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing compassionate telehealth care to adults in Florida and Washington. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, sleep concerns, and difficult life transitions. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based care. I believe effective treatment begins with feeling heard, respected, and understood. During our visits, I take time to learn about your symptoms, experiences, strengths, goals, medical history, and daily life. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that feels realistic, supportive, and aligned with what matters most to you. Before becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I spent seven years working as an emergency room nurse. In the ER, I cared for many people whose emotional pain and mental health needs had gone unrecognized or untreated until they reached a crisis. Those experiences inspired me to focus on psychiatry and provide patients with earlier, more consistent support in a calm and judgment-free setting. I understand that seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, especially if you have felt dismissed, misunderstood, or uncertain about medication in the past. My goal is to create a safe space where you can ask questions, discuss concerns openly, and participate actively in decisions about your care. When appropriate, I incorporate supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, education, and practical lifestyle changes alongside medication management. Care is offered through convenient, secure telehealth appointments, allowing you to receive thoughtful psychiatric support safely from the privacy and comfort of your own home. Whether you are struggling with focus, low mood, anxiety, stress, sleep, or major changes in your life, you do not have to navigate it alone. I would be honored to support you as we work toward greater stability, confidence, and well-being.
First session
Your first session is a calm, judgment-free conversation focused on understanding you as a whole person. You do not need to prepare a perfect explanation, know your diagnosis, or have everything figured out before we meet. You can simply begin by sharing what has been difficult and what you hope will change. We will discuss your current symptoms, when they began, how they affect daily life, and what may make them better or worse. I will also ask about your medical and psychiatric history, current and previous medications, sleep, appetite, energy, relationships, work or school demands, substance use, safety concerns, personal strengths, and treatment goals. These questions help me understand your needs and identify factors that may be contributing to how you feel. The session is collaborative, not an interrogation. You are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and share what has or has not worked for you in the past. If any topic feels difficult, we can approach it at a pace that feels manageable. My goal is for you to feel respected, heard, and involved throughout the process. After gathering this information, I will discuss my initial clinical impressions and explain treatment options in clear, understandable language. Depending on your needs, recommendations may include medication management, supportive therapy, coping strategies, education, lifestyle changes, laboratory testing, or coordination with another healthcare professional. We will review potential benefits, risks, alternatives, and next steps before making decisions together. By the end of the visit, you should have a clearer understanding of your concerns and a personalized plan for moving forward. You may also leave with practical strategies you can begin using right away. There is no pressure to solve everything during one appointment. The first session is the beginning of a partnership centered on your goals, comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
Strengths
A strength I bring to my sessions is the ability to remain calm, attentive, and compassionate, even when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. My seven years as an emergency room nurse taught me to listen, recognize concerns, respond without judgment, and help people feel safe during vulnerable moments. My approach stands out because I look beyond a checklist of symptoms. I take time to understand the whole person, including your experiences, relationships, physical health, daily responsibilities, cultural background, strengths, and personal goals. I want to know not only what you are experiencing, but also how it is affecting your life and what meaningful improvement would look like for you. I use a collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach. Rather than making decisions for you, I explain treatment options clearly, discuss benefits and risks, answer questions, and invite you to participate actively in your care. When medication is appropriate, I focus on thoughtful prescribing, ongoing monitoring, and making adjustments based on your response, preferences, and overall well-being. I also integrate supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, education, and practical lifestyle recommendations when helpful. My goal is to make each session useful, focused, and connected to the challenges you face outside the appointment. I value open communication and welcome honest feedback about what is or is not working. Most importantly, I strive to create a warm, respectful space where you do not have to hide, perform, or have all the answers. You can arrive exactly as you are. Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood concerns, trauma, sleep difficulties, or a major life transition, we will work together at a pace that feels manageable. I bring clinical experience, careful listening, genuine empathy, and a commitment to helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout your care.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an adult navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, trauma-related symptoms, sleep concerns, relationship stress, or a difficult life transition. They may appear capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, distracted, stuck, or unlike themselves. Some have been struggling for years, while others are seeking support for the first time. They do not need to arrive with a diagnosis, an explanation, or all the answers. They may simply know that something is not working and want a safe place to begin. My ideal client values compassionate, judgment-free care and is willing to participate in a collaborative conversation about their symptoms, experiences, goals, and treatment preferences. I especially enjoy working with people who want to better understand themselves, improve functioning, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of stability and control. They may want help managing racing thoughts, low motivation, difficulty concentrating, emotional highs and lows, poor sleep, worry, or the effects of past experiences. Their goals might include feeling calmer, becoming more productive, improving communication, developing healthier coping skills, or enjoying life again. Our work begins by identifying what matters most to you. Together, we will explore your concerns, recognize your strengths, and create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, education, coping strategies, and realistic lifestyle changes. I will explain options clearly and encourage you to take an active role in decisions about your care. You do not have to wait until you are in crisis or feel completely ready. Progress can begin with one honest conversation and one manageable next step. If you are looking for a provider who will listen carefully, respect your experiences, and work alongside you with patience and compassion, I would be honored to support you as you move toward greater clarity, confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, explore how they affect mood and daily functioning, and develop healthier, more balanced responses. I incorporate practical strategies such as reframing negative thoughts, improving problem-solving, building routines, managing stress, and strengthening coping skills. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, and difficult life transitions. My approach is collaborative and personalized, allowing us to focus on the challenges that matter most to you. You will leave sessions with practical tools you can apply between appointments to support meaningful and lasting progress.
Faith-based therapy
When faith is important to a client, I offer the option of incorporating their spiritual beliefs and values into treatment. With the client’s permission, we may explore how faith, prayer, Scripture, spiritual practices, or connection with a faith community can provide meaning, comfort, resilience, and guidance. This approach remains client-led and is never imposed. I respectfully welcome clients from all backgrounds, including those who are religious, spiritual, questioning, or nonreligious. Faith-based support is integrated with evidence-based psychiatric care, medication management, and practical coping strategies to address the whole person while honoring each client’s individual beliefs, preferences, and treatment goals.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use a person-centered approach by recognizing that you are the expert on your own life, experiences, and goals. I create a warm, respectful, and judgment-free space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. Rather than applying the same plan to everyone, I take time to understand your values, strengths, concerns, and preferences. We make treatment decisions together, including choices about medication, supportive therapy, coping strategies, and lifestyle changes. My role is to provide clinical guidance, compassion, and support while helping you build confidence, recognize your strengths, and move toward goals that feel meaningful and achievable.
Supportive
I use supportive therapy to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients can process emotions, discuss current challenges, and feel heard without judgment. During sessions, I offer encouragement, validation, education, and practical guidance while helping clients recognize their strengths and existing coping abilities. Together, we explore healthier ways to manage stress, improve communication, solve problems, and navigate difficult life transitions. Supportive therapy is often incorporated alongside medication management to address emotional well-being as well as symptoms. My goal is to help clients feel less alone, more confident in their decisions, and better equipped to manage challenges between appointments.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense APRN11039703
- WashingtonLicense ARNP.AP.70016148-CNS