Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Connecticut
Find your
serene path
forward.
Compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
Individualized psychiatric care for adults and adolescents — in-person in Guilford and via telehealth across Connecticut.
About
Meet Cristina Pereira, PMHNP
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions.
The most meaningful part of my work is supporting clients as they move from feeling overwhelmed to gaining insight, confidence, and effective coping skills. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, individualized, and grounded in both clinical expertise and empathy.
My approach includes medication management and psychotherapy, tailored to each client’s unique needs, with a focus on long-term wellness and improved daily functioning.
- M.S. in Nursing — Wilkes University
- B.S. in Nursing — Quinnipiac University
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Licensed in Connecticut
Services
How I Can Help
A range of psychiatric services for adults and adolescents, available in-person in Guilford or via telehealth statewide.
Medication Management
Careful evaluation and ongoing management of psychiatric medications, tailored to your needs and adjusted as treatment progresses.
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based therapy to help you build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and develop lasting resilience.
Diagnostic Evaluation
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment to clarify diagnosis and develop a clear, personalized treatment plan.
Adolescent Care
Specialized support for teens navigating school, identity, relationships, and emerging mental health challenges.
Telehealth
Secure, convenient virtual appointments available throughout Connecticut — access care from wherever you’re most comfortable.
Life Transitions
Support through major changes — grief, relationship shifts, career changes — helping you find stability and move forward.
Specialties
Areas of Focus
I work with adults and adolescents across a broad range of mental health conditions, with particular depth in the following areas.
My Approach
Care that is collaborative,
individualized, and whole-person.
Every client’s journey is unique. My care reflects three guiding principles that shape every appointment and treatment plan.
Evidence-Based
Every treatment plan is grounded in current psychiatric research and best practices, ensuring care that is proven effective.
Individualized
No two people are alike. I take time to understand your full story before developing a plan that fits your needs, values, and goals.
Long-Term Wellness
My goal isn’t just symptom relief — it’s helping you build the skills and stability to thrive in daily life over the long term.
Ready to begin?
Take the first step toward feeling like yourself again. Existing clients can sign in to the SimplePractice portal at any time.
Contact
Where to Find Me
In-person in Guilford and via telehealth across Connecticut.
Guilford, CT 06437