Stephanie Benavides PMHNP-BC
Stephanie Benavides (she/her), MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. While her perspective has been shaped by living in diverse communities around the world, her clinical work has been rooted in the U.S., supporting individuals across the lifespan.
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Stephanie’s passion lies in perinatal and pediatric mental health, and she is deeply committed to serving individuals living with severe mental illness, substance use concerns, and identity-related stress, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities. She integrates therapeutic and pharmacological care tailored to each person’s functional goals and lived experience. She is dedicated to building trust, honoring autonomy, and offering evidence-based care.
She provides services in both English and Spanish, supporting meaningful connection and communication across language and culture. “Above all, I strive to provide care that is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and individualized, to honor each person’s story, strengths, and healing journey.”