Anne Winfrey
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Family Nurse Practitioner and I have a Doctorate in Nurse Practice. I have more than a decade experience working with Psychiatric and Mental health patients. I believe in providing compassionate, patient-centered and evidence-based care. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients can feel heard and supported. Together, we develop personalized treatment plans focused on the patient’s goals, well-being, and long-term mental health.
Pamela Yunga
DNP, ACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Pamela Yunga, DNP, ACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner and healthcare executive with extensive experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrative mental health, and the treatment of complex mood and anxiety disorders. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and is nationally certified to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and evidence-based care across the lifespan.
Pamela is recognized for her thoughtful, patient-centered approach, blending modern psychiatry with holistic principles that honor the mind-body connection. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, stress-related burnout, and mood regulation, with an emphasis on individualized treatment planning and long-term emotional resilience.
She is also a certified psychedelic provider, trained in ketamine-assisted therapy, and integrates emerging, evidence-based interventions when clinically appropriate to support healing, insight, and recovery within a safe and structured framework.
In addition to her clinical work, Pamela brings strong leadership experience in behavioral healthcare operations, quality oversight, and program development. She is deeply committed to ethical care delivery, clinical excellence, and creating environments where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
At Ocean Pearl Healing, Pamela’s vision reflects a calm, restorative approach to mental wellness – one that integrates psychiatric expertise with compassion, balance, and intention. Her wor
Mercy Nyeche
DNP,PMHNP-BC,AGACNP-BC
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am honored that you are considering me as a partner in your mental health journey. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than seven years of experience providing psychiatric care across urgent care, crisis stabilization units, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, walk-in medical clinics, emergency departments, and telepsychiatry.
My approach to treatment
At the heart of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I take time to understand you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis—and I value open dialogue, questions, and shared decision-making. I’m open-minded and solution oriented.
I recognize the responsibility that comes with prescribing medications and approach this with great care, using controlled substances only when truly appropriate and always with your long-term wellness in mind.
My goals are to ensure safety and quality in every decision, foster self-understanding through education, inspire empowerment and motivation, and promote lasting wellness through a holistic, person-centered approach.
Modality: Supportive psychotherapy
My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation to support meaningful and lasting change.
What you can expect from our first session
Your first session is an important step toward building trust and understanding. During this visit, I’ll take time to learn about your history, current concerns, and goals for treatment through a thoughtful, comprehensive evaluation.
I’ll also provide teaching about your condition and discuss the available treatment options so you can make informed decisions about your care. By the end of our first session, my goal is for you to feel supported, understood, and confident about the next steps in your journey
Austina Cho
Dr. Cho is not accepting new patients at this time.
Austina Cho is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, ER, crisis stabilization, and outpatient mental health practices. Dr. Cho has treated many individuals with various conditions including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. She completed her psychiatric residency at the University of CA Irvine and received national recognition for her contributions to HealthTap, an online forum for individuals seeking advice on mental health-related topics and issues. She believes that the experiences of validation and a nurturing, compassionate environment are crucial for healing. Dr. Cho emphasizes the mind-body connection and integration of healthy lifestyle activities, mindfulness and gratitude into a daily wellness regimen along with the optimal combination of psychotherapy and medication management.
Daniel Chang PMHNP
Daniel is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. He demonstrates a natural ability to establish rapport and foster trusting therapeutic relationships, allowing patients to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout treatment. He provides care to a diverse patient population, ranging from adolescents to adults, and addresses a broad spectrum of psychiatric needs, including outpatient management and acute inpatient care.
His clinical approach emphasizes a comprehensive view of mental health, integrating patient education, evidence-based pharmacologic treatment, psychotherapy referrals, and encouragement of healthy lifestyle practices. He prioritizes collaborative treatment planning, working in partnership with patients to develop effective and individualized care strategies that promote long-term well-being.
Daniel’s professional motivation is grounded in a deep respect for the resilience and potential of each individual. He remains steadfast in his commitment to supporting patients on their path toward improved mental health outcomes. Advocacy is a central component of his practice, extending beyond direct clinical care to include efforts to reduce stigma, promote early intervention, and support equitable access to mental health services for all.
Dr. Thomas Johnson
First and foremost, I believe that the most effective healthcare is built on true teamwork, moving beyond “siloed” psychiatric care with little to no focus on medical diagnoses and treatments for other conditions.
Any medical treatments including psychiatric do best when we respect the significant, bidirectional relationship between your mental and physical health.
Because these two areas affect each other-both positively and negatively—your safety is my top priority. This is why I emphasize reviewing a fully updated medication list, including over-the-counter supplements, at every appointment.
Periodic labwork is critical as well.
Selecting the right medication requires sound clinical judgment that looks at your whole medical picture, not just a psychiatric diagnosis;
For instance, a medication with a specific profile might be a high risk for one patient but actually offer protective health benefits for another patient.
Even one over the counter medication can change the balance .
Just as importantly, your choice or decision depends on open communication to identify exactly which side effects you wish to avoid most. Sometimes side effects for one patient can be an unexpected benefit for other patients with jist a slightly different presentation
Pharmacotherapy is rarely the only solution.
I look forward to building a trusting partnership where we work together.
