Sandra Merino, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Sandra’s approach to patient care is shaped by both her professional training and personal experiences. She understands that every patient brings unique life experiences, values, and challenges to treatment and strives to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and participating in treatment decisions.
Sandra’s strengths include listening carefully, building trust, and helping patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options in a way that feels approachable and empowering. She believes in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, by combining evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy, education, and practical coping strategies to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their mental health and overall well-being.
Sandra was inspired to work in mental health through personal experiences and by seeing how deeply mental health challenges can affect individuals and families. These experiences shaped her commitment to providing compassionate, accessible care and supporting people through difficult moments as they build resilience and work toward recovery. Outside of work, Sandra enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with family. Dancing and connecting with music are big passions of hers and helps her stay grounded and balanced.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Adults, seniors
- Languages: English
- Location: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. W. STE 505 Los Angeles, CA 90068
Education & Certifications
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Western Governors University
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – West Coast University
- 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 Studio City at:
3330 Cahuenga Blvd. W. STE 505 Los Angeles, CA 90068 - 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
- Bariatric assessment for surgery
- LGBTQIA+
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum mental health
Office Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Sandra Merino is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in Los Angeles, California. Her profile lists the Los Angeles office location at 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. W., STE 505, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
Sandra Merino’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.
Sandra Merino works with adults, and seniors.
Sandra offers medication management.
Sandra Merino’s office is located at 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. W., STE 505, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
Sandra Merino’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Sandra Merino top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, 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, Cash – Self Pay, Cigna, ComPsych, First Health, 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, Sutter, TRICARE, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.