DeShonda Tyynismaa

Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or simply not like yourself? Finding the right mental health care can feel difficult, and I want your first step to feel comfortable.

I’m DeShonda Tyynismaa, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing virtual psychiatric care for adults in Michigan. I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management with a compassionate, collaborative approach.

Together, we’ll look beyond symptoms to understand what you’re experiencing and develop a treatment plan that fits your needs, goals, and life.

I believe effective mental health care starts with listening. My approach is warm, supportive, and evidence-based, with an emphasis on understanding you as a whole person—not simply treating a diagnosis.

We’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, medications, daily functioning, and treatment goals. When medication is appropriate, I’ll explain the options, benefits, potential risks, and alternatives so we can make informed decisions together.

I also value collaboration with therapists and other healthcare professionals when coordinated care would benefit you.

You can expect a welcoming, judgment-free space where your concerns are taken seriously. Our first appointment will focus on understanding what has been happening, what you’ve already tried, and what you hope will improve.

Before the visit ends, we’ll discuss your treatment options and create clear next steps. Follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your progress, address concerns, and thoughtfully adjust treatment when needed.

My goal is for you to leave each appointment feeling heard, informed, and confident about your treatment plan.

Virtual psychiatric evaluations and medication management with daytime, evening, and Saturday appointments available.

Now accepting new adult patients throughout Michigan via telehealth. Currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, and Ascension/SmartHealth through Headway.

If you’re seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma‐related symptoms, or mood instability, we’ll use tools like PHQ‐9 and GAD‐7 to track progress over time. If past medications haven’t helped, we can discuss evaluation pathways for Treatment‐Resistant Depression and whether advanced options—such as Spravato® (esketamine)—may be appropriate.