Carol De Guzman, PMHNP-BC

I’m a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a background in emergency medicine and a passion for holistic, integrative mental health care. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, burnout, stress-related disorders, and several other mental health conditions—through a compassionate, whole-person approach. Before becoming a psychiatric provider, I spent years working in the Emergency Department. There, I saw the devastating impact of untreated mental illness, including crises involving self-harm and severe emotional distress. These experiences inspired me to provide consistent, proactive psychiatric care—helping people regain control of their lives before reaching a crisis point.

My style is collaborative, warm, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I combine medication management with mindfulness-based therapy, lifestyle coaching, and behavioral activation, supporting sleep, nutrition, movement, and emotional regulation. I also carefully evaluate for underlying medical contributors to mental health symptoms—like thyroid imbalances, chronic pain, or medication side effects. I offer telehealth services across California. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to make a change, I’m here to listen, guide, and support you in building a healthier, more balanced life. Now accepting new patients. Let’s take the next step—together.