I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 1.5 years of experience and 17 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. I have a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Management and a Post Master’s in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have seventeen years of experience as a nurse and seven years of experience in long-term care. As a nurse, I have worked in emergency settings, medical-surgical settings, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes).
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, the clients will recognize the complexity of treating their mental health disorders. My goals for my clients are to facilitate understanding of how their lives can thrive while integrating effective strategies for managing their mental health, which will help me create an individualized plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my strengths lie in empathy, compassion, and attentive listening, enabling me to build strong connections with individuals. I assist them in expressing emotions and thoughts while providing valuable guidance. I am committed to continuous learning and recognizing mental health as an evolving field.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
General, integrative, and functional psychiatry with medication and non-medication healing recommendations for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD
About Sandy Merino
Sandy Merino offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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I specialize in general, integrative, and functional psychiatry with medication and non-medication healing recommendations for anxiety, depression, trauma, and much more. Client-centered care is my top priority. I believe in a holistic view and collaborative approach to mental healthcare. Every client is approached thoroughly to determine the best care. I value integrative and complementary therapies and will offer these options alongside medication when needed or desired by the client.