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Nicole Bellisario is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, and a double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). She offers both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy, supporting the mental health of individuals from all walks of life including women, men, children, adolescents, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, healthcare professionals, first responders, and trauma survivors. Her current focus is patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, autism, as well as mood, psychotic, and sleep disorders.

With a solid foundation in Nursing, Ms. Bellisario brings extensive experience with diverse patient populations in both psychiatric and medical inpatient and outpatient settings. She has demonstrated experience in psychiatric nurse leadership, crisis response and stabilization, pharmacological intervention and management, dual diagnoses, chemical dependency recovery, and interdisciplinary care coordination in locked inpatient and intensive outpatient settings. She provides expert consultation on workplace violence prevention programs at acute care hospitals in the U.S. and Canada with a focus on policy and protocol development, violence risk assessment, regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, staff education, team collaboration, and quality improvement metrics.

Ms. Bellisario’s treatment approach is holistic and integrative with consideration for the connection between mind, body, and spirit. She emphasizes education and empowerment, and coordinates care with medical providers for evaluation of any physical health issues that may impact mental health. When appropriate, she may also recommend complimentary & alternative medicine (CAM), either as a stand-alone option or in conjunction with medication.

Ms. Bellisario strives to create a safe, supportive space that fosters authentic self-expression. She especially enjoys working with patients who face challenges such as communication issues, relationship struggles, anger, stress, grief, trauma, burnout, low frustration tolerance, self-esteem concerns, or feelings of powerlessness. She is dedicated to deep, sustainable healing in a calm, nonjudgmental environment.

Ms. Bellisario is currently precepting PMHNP and MSN leadership students in CA, OR, WA, and NV. She is passionate about empowering nurses through servant leadership and education while creating a healing environment for both patients and staff.

For student inquiries, send an introductory email with your CV/resume to bravecare1@gmail.com. We are excited to support your Nursing journey!