We recognize the importance of a client-centered experience. Our team of nurse practitioners are inspired to create and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with each of our clients. We strive to provide a safe welcoming environment while offering individualized care through medication evaluation and management to improve their quality of life.
We welcome adults of all ages and teens. Services are offered at our clinic located in Pleasanton and for qualifying clients through the option of our state of the art, HIPAA-compliant, tele-platform. Some circumstances may require an in person visit. It’s a privilege to serve the community that we work and live in by providing comprehensive quality mental health care.
Joan Fraino
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, CNL
Meet Joan Fraino
Joan Fraino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, CNL, received her doctorate at the University of San Francisco and is a dually board certified, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco for over ten years preparing doctoral students for practice. She is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the PMHNP program at Touro University and a preceptor for upcoming practitioners. She is committed in mentoring the next generation of health professionals and employs evidence-based teaching that supports innovative healthcare delivery systems. Her doctoral work is published in the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services and also has published work in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. Additionally, she has authored textbook chapters in Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Clinical Education and continues working with fellow faculty on future publications.
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Joan​ Fraino has over 33 years of experience in the field of psychiatry and is an advocate for providing quality mental health services. She has extensive experience working with clients suffering from mild to severe mental health disorders including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, alcohol dependency, psychotic and other mood disorders. She integrates medication management along with brief psychotherapy. She is compassionate, caring, and utilizes a strength-based approach that fosters a strong bond and partnership with her clients. She is versed in treating all age groups.
Meet Alyssa Gonzalez
Alyssa Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, initially earned her BSN in nursing with honors from Samuel Merritt University. She initially worked in the telemetry/medical surgical unit at Stanford ValleyCare Hospital before transferring to the emergency room. Her focus as a registered nurse has continued in the emergency room triaging and caring for patients that enter the hospital. While working in the hospital setting, she found her passion in psychiatric nursing and went back to school to obtain her doctoral degree. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with her doctorate in nursing and specialty as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Alyssa Gonzalez is dedicated to treating her patients with compassionate care. She works with her patients collaboratively and practices evidence-based approaches to optimize the individual’s mental health. She integrates medication management along with brief psychotherapy and works closely with her patients while being a strong mental health advocate and ally.
Alyssa Gonzalez has experience working with mild, moderate, and severe mental health disorders in the outpatient setting. She is skilled in working with patients of all age groups.
Anxiety
Excessive worrying, feeling overwhelmed or stressed or having panic attacks
Sleep Disorders
Problems falling asleep, staying asleep or frequently waking up through the night
ADHD
Difficulty focusing, concentrating or easily distracted
PTSD
Difficulty coping with a traumatic or tragic event
Psychotic Disorders
Experiencing hallucinations or having bizarre thoughts
OCD
Having ongoing, recurrent or repetitive thoughts or behaviors that are problematic
Mood Disorders
Difficulty managing moods ranging from depression to irritability to manic symptoms
Depression
Feelings of sadness or loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy
Alcohol Dependency
Difficulty controlling use of alcohol consumption