“Wherever you are,
And whatever
you do,
be in love.”
-Rumi
Monifa Willis, PMHNP-BC
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Being of service to others has been my calling. I have provided therapy support, psychotropic management and crisis intervention to families and young adults in community and hospital based settings. In addition to provided applied behavioral analysis and school support to children on the Autism spectrum.
I began my training in psychology at CSU, Long Beach, carried on to obtain a Master's in Marriage & Family therapy and completed my training through UCSF Master's program for Nurse Practitioners, specializing in Psychiatry.
I believe in making space for people to explore what wellness, health and peace can look like for them. I ground myself in the belief that medicine comes in many forms, and I see it as my duty to provide education and consultantship as you explore what best works for you.
I practice from a community based, trauma-informed heart that intellectually appreciates the impact of biological, environmental, behavioral and generational factors on our daily lives and communities at large.
My treatment approach is grounded in evidence based psychiatric medication practices while holding respect for the many ways people choose to heal. I continually verse myself on alternative wellness forms that could be of service to you and/or your child.
I enjoy collaborating with other healing practitioners, but most importantly, I enjoy working with you.
Mental Wellness
Having troubles managing symptoms that may be related to mood, stressors, difficulty focusing that may be related to depression, anxiety, ADHD?
It's time to get well!
Autism Spectrum
Experienced with ABA, school-based interventions, medication management as well as education on support with cannabinoids. Let's explore options.
Cannabis Education
Looking for a space to weigh out the pros and cons of cannabis consumption as it relates to your mental wellness. Let's chat!
Services
A psychiatric assessment allows you space to tell your story.
Thorough assessments include collaboration with schools, support person/s, primary care providers and other healing support team members.
Formal diagnosis and treatment recommendations are discussed.
Psychiatric Assessments
Medication
Management
It is important that you are fully informed and educated on the benefits and risks of medication intervention.
Follow-up visits provide, on-going education, medical monitoring and psychotropic adjustments that best meet your needs.
Education and consultantship is offered to individuals, academic institutes and community organizations.
Previous themes have included:
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Effects of trauma
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Behavioral interventions
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Cannabinoids 101
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DBT skills class for teens
Education &
Consultation
Fees
Sliding scale will be considered, please contact me via email with your request.
Child Psychiatric Assessments
120 minute assessment, outside collaboration with schools, primary care providers and other supports and 30 minute follow-up session for recommendations.
$2,000
*home visits available upon request
Medication Mangement
50 minutes; includes medical monitoring, supportive therapy, collaboration and recommendations. . Typically meet monthly.
$400
Education & Consultantship
Fees may vary depending on type of presentation/workshop desired.
$300-$500/hour
Adult services
60 minute medication evaluation
$400
30 minute medication follow-up visit
$200
Private Insurance
Currently not accepting private insurance, however at your request a receipt will be provided with all necessary information that you can submit to your insurance carrier for out-of-network benefit reimbursement. Insurances that include out-of-network benefits often reimburse 20-90% of fees. Please consult your insurance carrier for details.