Services
- Individual
- Medication Management
About My Clients
"The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths."—Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Darlene is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and is dedicated to helping her patients find their way through the tough times in life, get them on the path to healing and feeling good again. Life can improve with the understanding that well-being & quality of life comes through action and engagement.
My Background and Approach
Darlene is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC). She is authorized to diagnose, prescribe medication, and treat patients in Arizona. She has over two decades of experience in the medical field as an Emergency Room & Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse. Darlene’s Registered Nurse experience coupled with her education has provided her with a systems perspective of health care and has taught her how to become a change agent to improve mental health care. She approaches mental health concerns in a caring, compassionate, non-judgmental manner and believes in the importance of a comprehensive assessment to properly diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Bottom line, Darlene cares and it shows, just ask her patients. You will be impressed with the care you receive the first time you meet her at your initial session and with each successive treatment session.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Darlene’s care and treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both which creates an individualized treatment plan based on each patient’s mental health needs. Darlene also takes great care to find medications and dosages that efficiently & effectively manage symptoms without over-medicating her patients. She also makes it her priority to regularly follow ongoing psychiatric research and development to provide patients with the finest and most effective care plan. But Darlene’s greatest joy is derived from helping her patients thrive and feel good in their physical and mental health. Today is your opportunity to engage, take action and improve your quality of life! Your well-being and healing depend on the stability of both your physical and mental health. Call us today to schedule a free 15-minute screening. We'll discuss a holistic approach to treatment and get you on the path to feeling good again!