About
Danielle Barbaro
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am here to partner with you in achieveing your mental health goals.
I started my journey in healthcare in 2001 when I received my RN degree. I spent 18 years working as an RN in critical care and leadership. I recevied my Masters degree in Nursing in 2017 and became a Certified Nurse Practioner in Family Practice working in a rural community. While in Family Practice, I realized there was a need for mental health services and I could do more to help my patients. I returned to school and graduated in 2022, becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner.
I enjoy helping people become who they want to be. I achieve this by partnering with my patients and listening to what they need. I believe in the power of kindness.
When I'm not at work I am a mother of 2 boys. My husband and I also have 3 rescue dogs and a rescue cat. In my free time I enjoy running.
Experience
Professional Background
I have been in health care since 1996 starting as a nursing assistant, moving on to LPN, RN, Family Nurse Practitioner and then Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Through schooling and life experience I have found what I love to do in practicing psychiatry. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve mental well-being. I have cultivated a practice centered around empathy, respect, and effective treatment strategies. Every patient is unique and their treatment should be unique as well
Qualifications
2022- Present
Completed post masters PHMNP program. Obtained Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in a variety of setting including private practice, outpatient treatment and community mental health
2017- Present
Completed Masters of Science in Nursing and obtained Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. I worked in rural community in northern AZ providing care to underserved populations.
2000-2017
Obtained AAS/BSN in nursing. Worked as an RN in critical care and leadership roles