Lucy Maina

I'm Lucy Maina, a Board Certified, Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Therapeutic Alliance Behavioral Health. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and psychotherapy for people of all ages — children, adolescents, and adults — in a safe, nonjudgmental space where your experience is always validated.

I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic fatigue, irritability, and emotional numbness, including the unique stress that comes with caregiving. I also have experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and those living with autism spectrum disorder or schizophrenia, offering sensory-considerate evaluations, communication accommodations, and relapse prevention planning tailored to your needs.

My approach brings together:

• Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and ongoing medication management (including stimulant and non-stimulant options for ADHD; SSRIs/SNRIs, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics as appropriate)
• Individual psychotherapy integrated with medication care, drawing on CBT, supportive, and trauma-informed frameworks
• Brief, skills-focused interventions including behavioral activation, relaxation techniques, sleep hygiene, and caregiver-specific coping strategies
• Collaborative care coordination with therapists, primary care providers, schools, and specialists
• Psychoeducation, side effect monitoring, and regular outcome-focused follow-up

I believe in building individualized, practical strategies that restore functioning and emotional balance — and I approach every person with cultural sensitivity and genuine care.

If you're ready to take the next step for yourself or a loved one, I'd be glad to help you navigate the path forward.