Sandy Merino
Sandy Merino
(she/her)
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).
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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.
The clients I'm 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 Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
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.