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ABOUT US

We take pride in providing each client with personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care.  We strive to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment. 

My name is Valerie Ferrara and I am board certified as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I began my nursing career in 2000 as a nurse in the hospital. I then completed a Master of Science in Nursing in 2009. I worked as a family nurse practitioner for 10 years before obtaining a Post Master’s education at Florida Atlantic University to become a Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2019. I also have many years of addiction treatment experience both inpatient and outpatient.

My passion to work in psychiatry comes from the true joy that I get from watching someone get their life back. I love hearing “I feel like my old self again”.

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.”

— Nido Qubein

psychiatry nurse practitioner Valerie Ferrara at New Day Psychiatry Clinic

Valerie Ferrara, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Dana Williams board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner at New Day Psychiatry

Dana Williams, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. My goal is to create a holistic and patient-centered experience for my patients to develop a caring and therapeutic relationship. I started my health care experience almost 20 years ago in Europe where I worked for the British National Health Service. After moving to the US in 2010 I completed my Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Florida Atlantic University.

I developed an interest in psychiatry when seeing patients as a Family Nurse Practitioner in an urgent care setting and realizing how many of my patients had undiagnosed mental health problems that were contributing to the deterioration of their physical health. I became passionate about wanting to improve their mental health. I never feel a greater sense of achievement than when I am able to support my patients to overcome their mental health struggles.

“You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle.”

— Julian Seifter

Collaborative care 

We take pride in providing each client with personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care.  We strive to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment. 

We understand that each client is unique and complex. We also understand that you are affected by family and relationship issues, medical concerns, work-related stressors, and even spiritual issues.  We strive to incorporate all aspects of your life to develop a treatment plan personalized to your needs.

Our practice is about creating a partnership with our clients that allows them to become active participants and contributors to their own care. I believe that individuals are best served when they are informed of, and allowed to evaluate their treatment options.  

We are happy to serve those interested in medication management. Those looking for therapy will be given my personalized recommendations for local therapists. Based on your preference, we can collaborate with your current therapist to formulate a comprehensive plan for treatment. 

 

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When you’re ready or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment. Our team at New Day Psychiatry is here to walk alongside you, empowering you to embrace a new day of mental well-being and realize a brighter future.

 

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945 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City FL, 34990

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