Denise Johnson

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing telehealth psychiatric medication management for adults (18+) across California. I completed my MSN and post-master’s PMHNP training at Walden University, with advanced preparation in psychiatric assessment and psychopharmacology. I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, and I also support concerns such as panic symptoms, sleep problems/insomnia, OCD symptoms, and stress-related burnout. My visits are structured, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more stable and improve day-to-day functioning through evidence-based medication management and brief supportive guidance.

My approach is patient-centered, structured, and evidence-based, with a focus on psychiatric evaluation and medication management. I take time to understand symptoms, history, and treatment goals, then develop individualized plans using clear explanations and shared decision-making. Visits focus on medication effectiveness, side effects, and functional improvement, with brief supportive guidance to reinforce understanding and stability over time.

The first session includes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation focused on current symptoms, mental health history, prior treatments, and medication experiences. I ask structured questions about mood, anxiety, sleep, stressors, and daily functioning to develop a clear clinical picture. When appropriate, medication options are reviewed, and a collaborative treatment plan is established with clear next steps and follow-up planning.