Elliana Faria

***MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES***

Hello! My name is Elliana, but you can call me Ellie! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Master of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University. Although I'm relatively new to advanced practice, I'm certainly not new to mental health. I've spent the past 15 years working in psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and helping people navigate life's challenges. I've worked my way toward the role where I felt I could make the greatest difference. I also have my own experiences that led me here. I carried an incorrect diagnosis for most of my life, and it wasn't until I found a provider who trusted my insight into my own experiences that we were finally able to find the answers I had been searching for. That experience shaped the way I approach patient care and taught me how important it is to truly listen to the person sitting in front of you. Outside of work, I'm a mom, a wife, and part of a blended family. I've experienced marriage, divorce, raising children, and life's ups and downs. I share this because we're all human. Everyone has a story beyond the role we happen to meet them in. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations and medication management, with interests in depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and treatment-resistant depression. I come from a family of veterans, so providing care to our military community holds another special place in my heart (of the many!). I'm open-minded, easygoing, and appreciate honest conversations. I work best with people who are willing to share their experiences, keep an open mind, and actively participate in their care. You don't need to have everything figured out. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, laughing when something is funny, and telling me when something isn't working. I bring my clinical experience, and you bring your understanding of yourself.

I take the time to understand your experiences, symptoms, history, and what matters most to you. My approach is collaborative, individualized, and rooted in evidence-based psychiatric care. Medication can be an incredibly valuable tool, but I also believe in understanding the bigger picture, including lifestyle, relationships, stressors, and emotional well-being.

Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you beyond your symptoms or diagnosis. We'll discuss what brought you to treatment, your mental health history, previous experiences with medications, and what you're hoping to accomplish. I want to hear your story in your own words, without judgment or assumptions. We'll explore what's been working, what hasn't, and whether your previous diagnoses and treatments still make sense for where you are today. Together, we'll develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive therapeutic interventions, and practical strategies to improve your overall well-being.