Janelle Lopez
PMHNP
Janelle is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who completed her psychiatric mental health education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). With over 20 years of nursing experience spanning intensive care, psychiatry, and various healthcare settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and a unique perspective to mental health care. Growing up in her family's assisted living business caring for the elderly psychiatric population helped shape her understanding of mental health and inspired her passion for providing compassionate and individualized care.
Janelle believes that mental wellness is a holistic journey connecting the mind, body, and spirit. She recognizes that healing is not always linear and that every individual's journey is unique. Her patient-centered philosophy focuses on building meaningful therapeutic relationships where individuals feel heard, understood, respected, and empowered. Through collaborative care, she incorporates therapeutic interventions, practical coping strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication management when appropriate. She believes that patients should actively guide their treatment, working alongside their provider to create sustainable changes that promote emotional well-being and balance.
Janelle views each patient's journey as a blank canvas, where personal experiences, challenges, and strengths come together to create a unique picture of healing and growth. She strives to provide a safe, confidential, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their stories. Her goal is to empower individuals to discover their strengths, develop lifelong coping skills, and achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in their mental health while fostering a trusting and supportive patient-provider relationship.
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Depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar, and adult mental health
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Virginia Commonwealth University 2026: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification- PMHNP-C
Purdue Global University 2021-Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner - FNP-C
American Sentinel University 2018: Bachelor’s in nursing- BSN
Craven Community College 2006: Associate in nursing-ADN
She has over 20 years of experience, including 16 years as a registered nurse specializing in medical intensive care, cardiac intensive care, and stepdown care. Prior to her nursing career, she spent five years working in her family’s psychiatric assisted living, where she developed an early passion for mental health, gerontology and compassionate, patient-centered care.
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Outside of her professional life, Janelle is a devoted wife and proud mother of six children, ages 4 to 22. She enjoys homeschooling four of her children and values the opportunity to guide their educational journeys. Health and fitness are an important part of Janelle’s lifestyle, and she is passionate about making physical activity a priority. She enjoys challenging herself through workouts, building strength, and embracing exercise as a way to maintain both physical and mental well-being. She firmly believes that movement is medicine and that any form of physical activity, no matter how small, can positively impact mental health, reduce stress, and promote emotional balance. A self-proclaimed foodie, Janelle loves exploring new restaurants with her husband during date nights. She also enjoys traveling with her family, both internationally and throughout the United States, exposing her children to diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences that broaden their horizons. Above all, Janelle cherishes family, friendships, and meaningful connections, and her home is often filled with loved ones, laughter, and lasting memories.
