Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Professional Nurse
“Hello! I'm your compassionate ally and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience in healthcare. My mission is simple: to provide heartfelt and thorough mental health support to both young people and adults. Let's embark on this path with empathy, understanding, and mutual respect.”
About Me
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In-person & Online
Services
Services Offered:
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Elderly
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about ADHD / AttentionMood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
Professional Nurse
A registered nurse who may work in mental health settings, providing nursing care and support to people with psychological conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Arizona State Board of Nursing
Practitioner
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Practitioner
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Practitioner
Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Practitioner
Qualifications
Walden University
Framingham State University
Becker College