Daniel Brusser, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in Grass Valley, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Daniel’s approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in a biopsychosocial understanding of mental health. His goal is to develop treatment plans that are individualized, practical, and aligned with the patient’s values and goals. One of his strengths is building a strong therapeutic alliance while maintaining a structured, clinically-sound approach to treatment. Overall, his guiding philosophy is to help patients achieve meaningful improvement in their quality of life.
Daniel was drawn to mental health through an early interest in understanding the mind and the factors that influence wellbeing. Working as a psychiatric nurse inspired him to pursue advanced training to take a more active role in assessment, treatment planning, and long-term care. His approach to mental health is not only shaped by clinical training, but also an interest in mindfulness and contemplative practice. Daniel has studied Buddhist philosophy and psychology and is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, often incorporating mindfulness-informed psychoeducation and skills into his practice.
Outside of work, Daniel enjoys spending time outdoors, especially activities that help him stay grounded and balanced, and that reinforce the belief that mental health is closely connected to the ways we care for our bodies, minds, and relationships.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Gender: Male
- Works with: Adolescents, adults, seniors
- Languages: English
- Location: 120 N. Auburn St STE 115 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Seattle University
- Masters of Arts (MA) – University of Washington
- Board Certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location & Telehealth Availability
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Sees patients in person in Grass Valley at:
120 N. Auburn St STE 115 Grass Valley, CA 95945 - Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Addiction disorders
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Co-occuring conditions
- Compulsive gambling
- End-of-life issues
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual disorders
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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Daniel Brusser is really knowledgeable and I received really good information about my condition.
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I felt that my clinician was listening and really heard me when I spoke and cared about what I had to say. Overall, I am definitely recommending him to people I know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Daniel Brusser is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in Grass Valley, California. His profile lists the Grass Valley office location at 120 N. Auburn St, STE 115, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Daniel Brusser’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Daniel Brusser works with children and adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Daniel offers medication management.
Daniel Brusser’s office is located at 120 N. Auburn St, STE 115, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Daniel Brusser’s profile lists English as his language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Daniel Brusser top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cigna, ComPsych, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, TRICARE, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.