Monique Strickland

You show up every day: for your clients, your patients, your family, your team. But somewhere between all of that, showing up for yourself got lost. If you are a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or someone who has spent years keeping everything running, you may have noticed the anxiety, the exhaustion, or the low-grade stress that just will not lift. That is exactly who I work with. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional with more than 25 years in healthcare, including mental health crisis urgent care, inpatient and outpatient settings, and telehealth work with adults experiencing depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and panic disorders, I bring clinical depth and a genuine understanding of what burnout does to the body and mind. I trained at Azusa Pacific University (BSN, Public Health Nursing) and Wilkes University (MSN, PMHNP), and my goal is to help high-functioning professionals and caregivers restore clarity, resilience, and balance.

My approach is straightforward: I start by listening before I recommend anything. In our early sessions, we work through a thorough assessment of your mental health history, current concerns, and what you have already tried. From there, I build a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, psychoeducation, and motivational strategies drawn from evidence-based practice. I use Motivational Interviewing to help you identify what you genuinely want to change and what has been getting in the way. I believe medication works best as part of a larger conversation, not just a prescription handed over at the end of a visit. Many of my clients describe feeling truly heard for the first time, and that is where real progress begins.

Your first appointment is a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation conducted entirely via telehealth. We will go through your history together: what you have tried, what has helped, and what is still not working. I ask a lot of questions because the right treatment starts with a full picture. By the end of your first visit, you will have a clear diagnosis, a care plan, and, when appropriate, a prescription. Most importantly, you will leave with answers rather than uncertainty and a sense of knowing exactly what comes next. Many clients feel a genuine sense of relief just from having a clear direction.