Sara Equihua, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions across the lifespan. With a patient-centered and evidence-based approach, Sara provides comprehensive psychiatric care that integrates medication management, psychotherapy, and holistic interventions to support overall well-being.

Sara earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from Azusa Pacific University and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Clinical experience includes working with individuals ages 4 and up experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Committed to compassionate and culturally responsive care, Sara emphasizes collaboration, education, and empowerment, helping patients actively participate in their treatment plans. Professional interests include nutritional psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, perinatal psychiatry, trauma-informed care and telepsychiatry.

Sara remains dedicated to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in psychiatric research and best practices to deliver high-quality, ethical, and individualized mental health care.