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Dr. Michael M Zavala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(He/Him)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Michael M. Zavala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a Texas and New Mexico based Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on holistic integrative psychiatry.

I help adults experiencing obesity, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury rediscover their sense of excitement and engagement with work, loved ones, and life by offering a specialized approach for those motivated to uncover the root cause of their symptoms, with medication as an option, NOT the only option.

My approach to therapy

Hello, I’m Michael M. Zavala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC. I'm an integrative Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes in the transformative power of a strong patient/provider relationship, empathy, and humor in the realm of mental healthcare.

Motivated by a desire to help and heal others, I transitioned into psychiatry, incorporating a comprehensive approach that integrates lifestyle modification, psychotherapy, and modern psychiatry with a holistic perspective.

What you can expect from me

My approach harmonizes modern medicine with holistic strategies, fostering a balanced mind, body, and spirit.

My goal is to empower individuals on their path to mental well-being, offering a unique blend of clinical expertise and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at The University of Texas at El Paso, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at The University of Texas at El Paso
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Texas), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (New Mexico)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English