Overview
Paula Martin is a compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience spanning diverse settings and a have solid foundation in trauma-informed practices.
She initiated her professional journey in the field of Behavioral and Mental Health in an acute inpatient setting where she gained experience in caring for adult individuals suffering from psychiatric and substance use disorders. She furthered her expertise and practical skills and subsequently joined a team at a children’s hospital in an inpatient mental health unit specializing in delivering trauma-informed care to children and adolescents grappling with psychiatric disorders and/or adverse childhood experiences. In addition, she gained some experience in a crisis stabilization unit working with adults and adolescents. The experience gained at these facilities served as her primary motivation to pursue graduate studies and become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to better care and advocate for those with mental health disorders. Afterwards, she then proceeded to work as a PMHNP with adults in detox, residential, PHP/IOP, and outpatient settings helping those with mental health and substance use disorders.
Paula believes that collaborative treatment with psychiatrists and other mental health care providers is critical to a holistic treatment strategy. She also believes that it is very vital to serve every client and their loved ones with the utmost respect and dignity.
Ms. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Insomnia.
Insurance
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Locations
18411 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite #360, Torrance, CA 90504
Additional Areas of Focus
Martin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Josh assesses biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors to help patients identify opportunities for growth to improve their quality of life, relationship satisfaction, and work achievement. His evidence-based and patient-centered approach incorporates exercise, mindfulness, nutrition, and medication management. Josh understands that today's world is demanding and wants to provide more accessible care. Mr. Burgett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Areas of Expertise
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