Jacinta Aernan

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with over 8 years of clinical experience delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals navigating some of life's most challenging mental health experiences. I provide compassionate, client-centered psychiatric care via telehealth across California, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment through evidence-based therapy and medication management. With a clinical focus, I take a collaborative, personalized approach to help you feel heard, supported, empowered and I am committed to delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive mental health care.

My practice is rooted in a genuine belief that every person, regardless of their diagnosis, background, or life history, deserves high-quality, individualized psychiatric care delivered with dignity and respect. I am a certified trauma-informed specialist with extensive clinical training in Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, OCD, Schizophrenia, Anger Management, Self esteem, Insomnia, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mood disorders, PTSD Personality disorders, Phobias, Coping skills and offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with supportive counseling for substance use and co-occurring conditions. I diagnose and administer psychotherapeutic treatments and medications to address mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders, always with the full context of a patient's life at the center of my clinical decision-making.

My expertise lies in providing comprehensive mental health services that bring together medication management, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation. a truly integrative model of care. I have particular strength in medication-assisted treatment combined with counseling for chemical dependency and dual-diagnosis presentations. Whether you are taking your very first step toward mental health support or continuing a longer journey, I bring not only clinical knowledge but also genuine warmth, cultural humility, and an unwavering commitment to your well-being. My role is multidimensional: I am your clinician, your educator, your advocate, and your collaborative partner in building a life that feels whole.

Whether you have been in psychiatric treatment for decades or are walking through my door for the very first time, you will be received with the same level of care, curiosity, and respect. I have adapted philosophy of vulnerability and courage into the fabric of my practice, because I believe that showing up honestly, for yourself and with a trusted clinician, is one of the most powerful thing a person can do.