Santina Brown, DNP, FNP, APRN, PMHNP-C

Dr. Santina Brown, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-C, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in mental health. With a clinical foundation rooted in trauma-informed care, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based psychiatric interventions, Dr. Brown has dedicated her career to supporting youth and families navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Her expertise also extends to adult and geriatric populations, allowing her to support individuals through transitional life stages with compassion and clinical precision.

Her practice includes treating patients across the lifespan in an outpatient setting, integrating developmental theory, family systems theory, and culturally responsive approaches to promote resilience and recovery. She is particularly skilled in managing mood disorders, anxiety, psychiatric conditions, and trauma-related conditions. She advocates for collaborative care models that engage caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary teams.

Dr. Brown earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Kansas and Master of Nursing Science from Rockhurst University, with a focus on advanced psychiatric and family assessment, psychopharmacology, and clinical leadership. She is passionate about mentoring and educating future nurses, developing innovative teaching tools, and advancing mental health equity through community engagement, education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is currently on faculty at Ottawa University.