Jose Banuelos

I am a bilingual English-Spanish, dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with healthcare experience dating back to 2012. My background includes outpatient psychiatry, addiction treatment, primary care, urgent care, and the management of both mental and physical health conditions. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, insomnia, bipolar disorder, OCD, and co-occurring substance use concerns. I provide warm, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA+-affirming care for children, teens, adults, and older adults.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on treating you as a whole person rather than a collection of symptoms. I take time to understand your concerns, medical history, culture, identity, lifestyle, and personal goals before recommending treatment. Together, we may use evidence-based medication management, education, supportive interventions, and practical strategies involving sleep, stress, nutrition, and daily routines. I provide culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+-affirming care and make sure you understand your options so that treatment decisions are made together.

During your first session, I will create a welcoming, respectful, and judgment-free space where you can share your concerns at your own pace. We will review your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, medications, sleep, daily functioning, strengths, and treatment goals. I will explain my initial impressions and discuss appropriate options, which may include medication, education, lifestyle strategies, or additional evaluation. By the end of the visit, we will work toward a clear, personalized plan with realistic next steps and a way to monitor your progress.