CarieAnnYlanan, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Summary

• Carie Ann Ylanan, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and doctorate graduate from Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI), is recognized for her excellence in mental health care. Her achievements include the Dart Opie Award for Clinical Excellence and membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society. Currently, she is expanding her collaborative private practice in San Francisco, California, and welcoming new patients seeking individualized mental health and wellness services.
  Since 2022, she has served the underserved, homeless, and severely mentally ill with co-occurring substance use disorders through a nonprofit organization contracted to provide services for the public mental health system in Contra Costa County, California.
  Before relocating to California in 2020, Carie dedicated herself to community mental health in Indiana, providing comprehensive care to individuals with a range of conditions, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and personality disorders. Her academic background in caring science and psychology and her training in existential and humanistic therapies enrich her approach, emphasizing empowerment and overcoming obstacles to mental well-being. Her innovative work in integrative health and wellness initiatives for severely and persistently mentally ill patients was recognized at the Indiana State-Operated Facility Alternative and Evidence-Based Practice Conference 2014.
  At the core of Carie's practice lies a compassionate, holistic, and person-centered ethos. She aims to foster meaningful connections and empower individuals toward holistic well-being. Through her dedication and innovative methodologies, she embodies excellence in psychiatric mental health care, offering hope and healing to those navigating the complexities of mental illness, challenges in maintaining mental wellness, and seeking stillness in the mental health continuum.