Eileen Watrous
Clinical Psychologist
Specialties:
Family Medicine, Behavioral Health & Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Adolescent Counseling, Outpatient Primary Care
I am a board-certified family medicine physician and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over three decades of experience in outpatient primary care and behavioral health. I earned my M.D. from UCLA and completed my family medicine residency at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana. In addition to my medical background, I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, which has allowed me to integrate mental health support into my practice.
Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse healthcare settings, including community clinics, Kaiser Permanente, and volunteer organizations, providing compassionate care to individuals, families, and adolescents. My passion lies in helping patients achieve overall well-being by addressing both physical and emotional health. Whether through primary care or therapy, I am committed to delivering patient-centered, holistic care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Real Name – MHNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) – Specialty Description
A Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with psychiatric and mental health disorders. MHNPs provide comprehensive mental health care to patients across the lifespan, including therapy, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacologic management.
MHNPs collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other health professionals to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. They are trained to manage a wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Developing individualized treatment plans
- Prescribing and managing psychiatric medications
- Providing psychotherapy (individual, group, or family)
- Monitoring patient progress and making adjustments to care plans
- Educating patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments
MHNPs work in diverse settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, private practice, and community mental health centers.
Jane Doe – MHNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) – Specialty Description
A Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with psychiatric and mental health disorders. MHNPs provide comprehensive mental health care to patients across the lifespan, including therapy, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacologic management.
MHNPs collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other health professionals to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. They are trained to manage a wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Developing individualized treatment plans
- Prescribing and managing psychiatric medications
- Providing psychotherapy (individual, group, or family)
- Monitoring patient progress and making adjustments to care plans
- Educating patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments
MHNPs work in diverse settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, private practice, and community mental health centers.
Provider 1 – MHNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) – Specialty Description
A Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with psychiatric and mental health disorders. MHNPs provide comprehensive mental health care to patients across the lifespan, including therapy, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacologic management.
MHNPs collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other health professionals to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. They are trained to manage a wide range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Developing individualized treatment plans
- Prescribing and managing psychiatric medications
- Providing psychotherapy (individual, group, or family)
- Monitoring patient progress and making adjustments to care plans
- Educating patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments
MHNPs work in diverse settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, private practice, and community mental health centers.