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Sherwin Frando

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience working in healthcare as a nurse, I am very passionate about providing compassionate, personalized care in a safe, judgment-free space where you will feel heard, understood, and supported. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, relationship and family concerns, anger, substance use, sleep difficulties, and life transitions. Taking the first step to seek support isn't always easy, so congratulations on making that choice. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing.

My approach to therapy

I believe that everyone carries emotional and mental burdens that can become exhausting, yet everyone deserves the opportunity to heal. Because no two people share the same story, I take an individualized approach to care, taking the time to understand your experiences, concerns, strengths, and goals before creating a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. I view our relationship as a partnership built on trust, collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. Whether your care includes medication management, supportive therapy, or both, my goal is to help you build emotional resilience, strengthen emotional intelligence, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover hope, balance, and confidence in your daily life.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, we'll take time to get to know one another while exploring what has brought you to treatment and what you hope to achieve. I'll ask thoughtful questions about your symptoms, medical and mental health history, lifestyle, and current challenges so we can develop a clear understanding of your needs. My priority is to create an environment where you feel comfortable speaking openly without fear of judgment. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan with meaningful goals that support lasting emotional wellness.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at West Coast University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Tagalog