Hi, I'm Nalina - your PMHNP.
I became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I believe patients deserve a provider who is actually present - not just filling a prescription, but showing up for the whole picture.
I practice independently through Headway, providing telehealth psychiatric care across Wyoming. Whether you're a new patient or someone returning to care, I want this to feel like a real partnership.
Nalina Mendez, PMHNP-BC
Board-certified psychiatric NP · Wyoming telehealth
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD · PTSD · Bipolar
As a Wyoming-licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide telehealth psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy-informed treatment for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, mood instability, stress, trauma, and substance use concerns.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and former travel RN with training in both medication management and psychotherapy. My goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment.
I have experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use across adolescents, adults, and seniors. I believe care should feel collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and confident in your daily life.
My approach is compassionate and evidence-based. I use medication management when appropriate, while incorporating therapy-based tools - CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and others - to better understand patterns, goals, and barriers to change. We create a treatment plan together that feels realistic and tailored to you.
I practice independently through Headway, which means I manage my own schedule and patient relationships. There's no system pushing you through - just me, focused on you. All appointments are via telehealth, serving patients across Wyoming.
This blog exists because I believe informed patients get better care. I share mental health education, wellness tips, and honest insights - not medical advice, but the kind of content that helps you feel less alone in whatever you're navigating.
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing
Wilkes University
Credentials & Licensure
Full name
Nalina Mendez, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Licensure
Licensed in Wyoming
Board certification
PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Education
MSN – Wilkes University
Prescribing authority
Full independent prescribing authority (WY)
Practice model
Independent private practice via Headway
Therapy Approaches
I draw on multiple evidence-based modalities depending on what you need - medication alone is rarely the whole picture.
My Approach to Care
Real conversations
Every appointment is a genuine conversation - your words, your pace, your goals. No scripts, no rushing.
Education without overwhelm
Mental health should feel accessible. I explain what I'm thinking and why, without jargon or judgment.
Whole-person care
Medication management paired with a therapeutic lens - because you are more than a diagnosis or a checklist.
Consistency & follow-through
Building a real therapeutic relationship takes time. I show up for that, appointment after appointment.