RESILIENT MIND INSTITUTE

Elham Sumner, PMHNP

“With extensive experience in psychiatric care, I am dedicated to providing empathetic, evidence-based treatments to help you lead a fulfilling life.”

Elham is a board-certified PMHNP specializing in adult psychiatry. Her areas of interest include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and women’s health. She brings a wealth of experience from working in various clinical settings including community hospitals, out-patient clinics and academic centers. She is passionate about integrative medicine and believes healing is a holistic process. Her treatment approach is patient centered and addresses medication management a well as sleep, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle changes, and therapy.

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Welcome! I understand that seeking help can be challenging, and finding the right support is crucial. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in adult psychiatry, I’m dedicated to guiding you through your mental health journey with a holistic approach. My areas of focus include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and women’s health. With experience in community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and academic centers, I offer a broad perspective on mental health care.

I view healing as a comprehensive process and use a patient-centered approach that includes medication management, sleep improvement, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle changes, and therapy. I’m here to help you navigate this journey to help you achieve well-being.

Elham Sumner, PMHNP

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Medication management involves carefully overseeing and adjusting your medication regimen to ensure it effectively supports your mental health. It’s not just about taking your medication but finding the right balance, monitoring for side effects, and making necessary adjustments. I’ll assist you in selecting the appropriate medication, understanding its effects, and tracking its impact. Through thoughtful management, we can enhance your overall well-being and ensure your medication positively contributes to your mental health.
I offer therapy that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other techniques aimed at reshaping your thoughts and behaviors to enhance your mental health. This approach involves not only discussing your challenges but also actively applying proven strategies to overcome them. I’ll guide you through CBT and other methods to help you develop practical skills for managing stress, overcoming obstacles, and improving your overall well-being. By combining these approaches, we’ll create a personalized plan that supports lasting positive change and a more fulfilling life.
Lifestyle coaching is all about aligning your daily habits with your overall well-being. It’s not just about making big changes but about guiding you through small, manageable adjustments in areas like sleep, nutrition, and exercise. By focusing on these key aspects, I can help you make gradual improvements that lead to significant, positive shifts in your life. Together, we’ll build a foundation that supports your mental and physical health, setting you on a path to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Mind-body techniques aim to harmonize your mental and physical well-being by integrating practices that enhance both. I’ll guide you through small, deliberate steps to incorporate these techniques into your daily life, leading to meaningful and lasting improvements. By fostering this connection, you’ll achieve better balance and resilience, paving the way for a more fulfilling and healthier life.
Genetic testing provides valuable insights into how your individual genetics can affect your response to different medications. It’s not just about identifying potential side effects or efficacy but about personalizing your treatment plan for optimal results. I’ll help you understand your genetic profile and use this information to choose the most effective and safe medications for you. By aligning your treatment with your unique genetic makeup, you can improve your chances of achieving better mental health outcomes and a more tailored approach to your care.

Areas Of Focus

While I address a range of conditions beyond those listed below, these are the primary areas of focus in my practice.

I can help you manage anxiety with compassionate support and tailored strategies to meet your specific needs. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or physical symptoms like muscle tension and sleep disturbances, I provide effective techniques to alleviate these issues and help you regain control. We’ll work on developing practical coping mechanisms and reducing anxiety’s impact on your daily life. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to enhance your well-being and build resilience.
Whether you’re experiencing persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite or sleep, or feelings of worthlessness, I’ll provide personalized strategies to help enhance your mood and overall well-being. Together, we’ll address these symptoms and their impact on your daily life. We’ll explore effective techniques, set achievable goals, and find ways to incorporate more fulfillment into your routine, fostering a more positive and balanced state of mind
I can help you manage bipolar disorder by providing support for both manic and depressive episodes. Whether you’re seeking stability, coping strategies, or assistance with medication management, I offer a comprehensive approach tailored to your needs. I will help you develop effective strategies to balance your mood, enhance your daily functioning, and improve your overall quality of life.
I can help you navigate and heal from trauma by offering compassionate support and tailored strategies. If you’re struggling with symptoms such as intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, or heightened arousal, I provide effective techniques to help you process these experiences and regain control. We’ll focus on addressing emotional pain, managing avoidance behaviors, and reducing other trauma-related symptoms. Our goal will be to help you develop practical coping mechanisms, enhance your resilience, and create a personalized path toward recovery and well-being.
As a first-generation American, I understand the challenges of balancing traditional values with modern life. My personal experience helps me offer support that addresses the complexities of navigating multiple identities. Whether you’re dealing with cultural integration, family dynamics, or personal identity, I provide tailored strategies that honor your unique experiences. My goal is to help you achieve harmony and well-being while embracing your cultural identity.

Building a Resilient Mind

Life can have many unexpected turns from day-to-day difficulties to unexpected life events that leave a lasting impact like the death of a loved one, receiving serious diagnosis, or witnessing a traumatic event. Our goal is to help you adapt to life’s challenges and become resilient by teaching you selfcare, mindfulness practices, and stress-management.

At Resilient Mind institute we value and recognize that mental health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. We are committed to helping you achieve wellness in all aspects of your life. While we understand medication is a necessary and important part of treatment, we help you achieve wellness through a more holistic approach utilizing mindfulness, nutrition education, and talk therapy.

Our services are comprehensive catering to a wide range of mental health needs. We specialize in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders including PTSD and OCD. We also offer women’s mental health specialized care for perinatal and postpartum disorders.

We understand the importance of convenience and flexibility to accessing care. We offer in-person visits for Los Angeles residents and tele-health for all California residents.

What is Integrative Psychiatry?

"Integrative psychiatry combines traditional psychiatric treatments with complementary therapies to treat the whole person, addressing the mind, body, and spirit."

Benefits of Integrative Psychiatry

- Holistic treatment plans
- Personalized care
- Focus on overall well-being

Methods We Use

- Nutritional counseling
- Mindfulness techniques
- Lifestyle modifications - Complementary therapies

Integrative psychiatry is a patient center holistic treatment approach that promotes healing by considering all aspects of a person – mind, body, and soul. Integrative psychiatry integrates traditional psychiatric care with evidence based holistic treatments to achieve optimal well-being. Integrative psychiatry leverages nutrition, counseling, mind-body connection, and supplements to achieve wellness.

Elham is a board-certified PMHNP specializing in adlt psychiatry. Her areas of interest include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and women’s health. She brings a wealth of experience from working in various clinical settings including community hospitals, out-patient clinics and academic centers. She is passionate about integrative medicine and believes healing is a holistic process. Her treatment approach is patient centered and addresses medication management a well as sleep, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle changes, and therapy.

What is Integrative Psychiatry?

Integrative psychiatry is a patient center holistic treatment approach that promotes healing by considering all aspects of a person – mind, body, and soul. Integrative psychiatry integrates traditional psychiatric care with evidence based holistic treatments to achieve optimal well-being. Integrative psychiatry leverages nutrition, counseling, mind-body connection, and supplements to achieve wellness.

Discover a healthier, more resilient you

At the Resilient Mind Institute, we provide specialized treatment for individuals dealing with mental health issues. We are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care.
Our goal is to help our patients find the resilience and strength to face life’s challenges, and to provide them with the tools and resources needed to help them succeed.

Virtual Mental Healthcare
When You Need It Most

At Resilient Mind Institute we provide integrative psychiatry services that address the mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal mental health and well-being.

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