Dr. Nadia Michel

"I know that walking into a psychiatrist's office or even logging onto a video call can feel really overwhelming. Maybe you’ve been putting this off for months (or years). Maybe you’re not even sure if you 'need' medication, or you're worried about side effects. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know you are not a diagnosis to me. You are a person.

By training, I am dually board-certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. In plain English? That means I look at all of you not just your anxiety or your ADHD, but also your sleep, your stress levels, your blood work, your hormones, and what's going on in your everyday life. Because the truth is, our brains don't exist in a vacuum. Sometimes what feels like 'all in your head' actually starts in your thyroid, your gut, or your heart. I'm trained to catch those connections.

I don't believe in rushing you out the door with a prescription pad. I believe in listening first. We will figure this out together, at your pace. Whether that means trying medication, adjusting your routines, or just having a safe space to be brutally honest about how you're really doing I am here to walk alongside you, not talk down to you.

My goal isn't to 'fix' you (because you aren't broken). It's to help you feel like yourself again—clearer, calmer, and more in control. I would be honored to be part of your journey."

"My approach is rooted in safety, collaboration, and whole-person care.

I start by truly listening. I take the time to understand not just your symptoms, but your daily life, your medical history, and your personal goals. Because I am trained in both psychiatry and adult primary care, I always look for the bigger picture often, things like hormone imbalances, sleep disorders, or chronic health conditions play a hidden role in how we feel mentally.

When it comes to treatment, I believe in shared decision-making. I will present you with clear, evidence-based options including medications, lifestyle modifications, and therapy and we will decide together what feels right for you. I am transparent about side effects, realistic about expectations, and I will never pressure you into a treatment you are uncomfortable with.

Finally, I prioritize follow-up and consistency. I want to know how you are actually doing between visits, and I adjust our plan as your life changes. My goal is to be a steady, reliable partner in your mental health journey—not just someone you see once every three months."

"Honestly? I want your first session to feel like a sigh of relief not a scary interrogation.

We will start with the boring (but necessary) stuff: reviewing your history, any past treatments, and your current medications or medical conditions. But I promise, I won't just rattle off questions from a clipboard. I want to hear your story in your words—what brought you here, what you have already tried, and what you are hoping for.

Because I am trained in both psychiatry and primary care, I will also ask about your physical health (sleep, appetite, energy, hormones, blood work). I know that sometimes what feels like anxiety or depression actually has roots in your thyroid, your gut, or your stress levels. I will connect those dots, so we are treating the whole you.

By the end of our first session, we will have a clear, collaborative game plan. You will never leave confused or overwhelmed. You will know exactly what we are trying, why we are trying it, and what to expect. And if you leave with a prescription, I will walk you through every single side effect and answer every awkward question you are too nervous to ask.

Most importantly: there is no judgment here. You can show up messy, tired, frustrated, or unsure. I will meet you exactly where you are."