Trauma Work Takes Courage. Emotional Safety Matters.

I'm Leonarda Gaige (you can call me NP Gaige), a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Florida and Arizona. I provide bilingual (Spanish and English) telepsychiatry services for children ages 6 and up, adolescents, adults, and families.

My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with thoughtful listening, emotional insight, and individualized support customized to each person's unique needs and life circumstances. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma (new and old), life transitions, emotional overwhelm, or simply stuck in survival mode, my goal is to provide care that feels collaborative, grounded, and emotionally safe.

This isn't a high-volume practice where you get 15 minutes and a prescription refill. I take time to understand the full picture — not only symptoms, but also the stressors, responsibilities, relationships, life experiences, and emotional patterns affecting your mental health.

"When you name it, you know why you can't let go. When you know the origin, you can release it." — Leonarda Gaige, PMHNP-BC

Comprehensive Psychiatric Care with Integrated Supportive Therapy — My approach combines careful diagnostic evaluation and medication management (when appropriate) with brief, skills-based supportive therapy to ensure you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your treatment plan. While medication can be an important tool, it is never the only focus. Each visit includes collaborative discussion, education, and practical strategies to support emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.

Tele-Psychiatry — Tele-psychiatric sessions include a full evaluation of your mental and physical health to determine the best course of treatment. We prioritize safe, evidence-informed prescribing with a focus on non-controlled medications when clinically appropriate to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, non-stimulant ADHD, insomnia, and more. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to your needs.

All services are offered virtually, making it easier for you to get the care you need from the comfort of your home. I serve clients across Florida and Arizona via secure telehealth platforms.