About Me
A Compassionate Partner in Mental Health
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Sara, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s mental health across the reproductive lifespan. With over 20 years of nursing experience, including emergency and intensive care, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for hormonal mood disorders such as PMDD, postpartum mood and anxiety, perimenopausal mood changes, and PCOS-related mental health concerns, as well as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other emotional and mental health challenges affecting women and adolescents.
At Balanced Mind Mental Health, I practice lifestyle psychiatry, blending traditional psychiatric care with nutritional psychiatry principles and Lifestyle Medicine-informed strategies. My care is guided by the Balanced Mind Framework™, which integrates five elements that support mental wellness: nourishment, movement, restorative sleep, emotional regulation, and mental clarity. With particular attention to hormonal patterns, lifestyle habits, and the many factors that influence emotional well-being, I take a whole-person approach designed to empower you throughout your healing journey.
I am committed to ongoing learning and professional development in Lifestyle Medicine and integrative mental health care to continually enhance the care I provide.
Care may include medication management alongside lifestyle-based support tailored to your individual needs. Grounded in compassion and respect, I listen carefully to your concerns and goals to create a personalized plan that supports your mental health and overall well-being. When desired, faith and biblical principles may be thoughtfully integrated into the care process, always honoring each person’s beliefs and preferences.
I look forward to supporting your journey toward greater balance and well-being.
With care,
Sara Gena Israel, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Mission
To provide accessible, dependable, and high-quality mental health care that supports individuals in achieving emotional wellness and thriving in daily life.
Vision
To help build communities where mental health care is accessible, stigma is reduced, and individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered in their healing journey.
Values
Compassion
Empathetic care in a safe, supportive environment.
Accountability
Consistent reliability, ethics, and transparency.
Relationships
Building trust and collaboration with clients and communities.
Empowerment
Encouraging clients to actively participate in their mental health journey.
Whole-Person Care
Personalized care that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Accessibility
Convenient and inclusive through telehealth services.
Innovation
Continuous improvement through evidence-based practice and thoughtful use of technology.
Philosophy of Care
At Balanced Mind Mental Health, care is rooted in compassion, personalization, and whole-person support. The goal is to help individuals move toward greater balance, emotional wellness, and a more fulfilling life through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care.
Personalized and Dedicated Care
Care is tailored to each individual, with attention to biological, psychological, and situational factors that may affect mental health.
Experience and Compassionate Care
Care is guided by clinical experience, ongoing learning, and a commitment to thoughtful, high-quality support.
Collaborative Healing
Treatment is a collaborative process built on mutual respect, communication, and shared decision-making.
Comprehensive Wellness
An evidence-based approach incorporates lifestyle-informed strategies that support both mental and physical well-being.
Potential for Transformation
Growth, healing, and meaningful change are possible with the right support and guidance.
Balanced Mind Mental Health is a place where your journey toward greater balance and emotional wellness can begin. You are more than a diagnosis, and your care should reflect that.
