What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Gretchen is super professional and honest about what she can do for you. It’s very validating. There is no sugarcoating either, which is what I appreciate. I’m so glad I found Gretchen for my services. ”
YLLess than 1 month ago
“Dr. Gretchen has been very helpful throughout this experience and for being my first time diving into this sort of thing i feel lucky to have fiund her help. Not to mention during our sessions, I always feel understood and heard. Overall, working with her has been excellent, and I deeply appreciate the care and dedication she has offered.”
RCLess than 1 month ago
About Gretchen Genato
Hi, I’m Gretchen — a double board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for teens and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood challenges.
My goal is simple: to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. I believe mental health care should feel collaborative and empowering — not rushed or impersonal. Whether you're seeking clarity, medication support, or a fresh start, I’m here to meet you where you are.
My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I take time to understand the full picture — not just symptoms, but your lifestyle, stressors, identity, and goals. I combine thoughtful medication management with supportive, practical therapy, and together we create a plan that fits your real life.
I commonly work with adult ADHD (including late diagnosis), anxiety and overthinking, depression and burnout, trauma-related concerns, and mood stability. I strive to use medications carefully and collaboratively, with a focus on effectiveness and minimizing side effects.
I proudly provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and welcome patients of all identities and backgrounds. You can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where you are free to be yourself.
Patients often describe me as approachable, validating, and easy to talk to. Visits are conversational and supportive — you don’t need to have everything figured out before coming in.
My hope is that you leave each session feeling understood, supported, and more confident in your path forward.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education and training
- Western University of Health Sciences, Master's in Nursing
- Western University of Health Sciences, Certificate in Family Nursing
- Western University of Health Sciences, Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1245603174
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Gretchen is super professional and honest about what she can do for you. It’s very validating. There is no sugarcoating either, which is what I appreciate. I’m so glad I found Gretchen for my services.
Less than 1 month agoYL
Dr. Gretchen has been very helpful throughout this experience and for being my first time diving into this sort of thing i feel lucky to have fiund her help. Not to mention during our sessions, I always feel understood and heard. Overall, working with her has been excellent, and I deeply appreciate the care and dedication she has offered.
Less than 1 month agoRC
Dr. Gretchen has been very helpful throughout this experience and for being my first time diving into this kind of thing i feel lucky to have fiund her help. Not to mention during our sessions, I always feel understood and heard. Overall, working with her has been excellent, and I deeply appreciate the care and dedication she has offered.
Less than 1 month agoRC
I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Gretchen. She is incredibly caring, reliable, and knowledgeable. She is always responsive whenever I need help and truly goes above and beyond for her patients. I feel completely supported and in great hands. Highly recommend!!
Less than 3 months agoIC
Gretchen has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, patient, and truly takes the time to listen and understand. She has helped my husband tremendously, and we’ve seen such a positive difference since he began working with her. We are so grateful for the support and guidance she has provided, not only to him but to us as a family as well. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and the work she does. We feel very fortunate to have found Gretchen and would highly recommend her and her practice to anyone looking for a caring and supportive therapist.
Less than 3 months agoBT
Gretchen has been nothing short of amazing. She has accommodated our hectic schedule by making herself available at the weirdest of hours and is solution oriented. She’s helped guide us through or crazy health insurance situation has been amazing with her support. We look forward to continuing to work with her thank you Gretchen.
Less than 3 months agoPJ
Gretchen is absolutely the best NP! She genuinely listens to your needs and makes you feel like she actually cares about you as a person.. because she does!! The very first time I reached out to her, she went out of her way to make time for me late at night just to make sure I was taken care of. I’ve always felt heard and comfortable with her, and I’m so grateful to have found a provider who truly cares about her patients. I can’t recommend her enough. Even when I had to switch insurances, she was worth paying out of pocket for.
Less than 3 months agoFK
Dr. Genato is excellent. I’ve never felt more comfortable and listened to by a doctor. She goes above and beyond with communication and taking care of her patients.
Less than 3 months agoKB
I cannot say enough good things about the nurse practitioner. From the moment the appointment started, she made me feel comfortable and at ease. Instead of a typical, clinical intake, our conversation felt incredibly natural. She asked thoughtful questions without a hint of judgment or accusation. For the first time in a long time, I felt genuinely listened to by a medical provider.
Less than 3 months agoMK
I can’t express enough how appreciative I am of Gretchen! I’ve struggled with mental health for a long time, including severe issues from my time as an infantryman in the Army, which were misdiagnosed by the VA.
20 years and several mental health providers later, I found Gretchen. She understands the monster that is poor mental health and knows no two days will bring the same version of me. She knows how vulnerable I am asking for help and how overwhelming this process can be; the anxiety before appointments sometimes reaches the point of not wanting to continue.
I don’t know how she does it, but she puts me at ease every time… to the point where I can be 100% truthful about the internal demons that haunt me.
After two decades of feeling less than worthy of life, I finally feel hopeful again. That’s a beautiful thing for an old, grumpy war vet like me.
For anyone terrified or anxious about getting help for fear of revisiting the past… please take the leap. Gretchen is your person!
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What practice does Gretchen Genato work with?
Gretchen Genato works with Quantum Blue Nursing.
Which board certifications does Gretchen Genato have?
Gretchen Genato is certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center.
What languages does Gretchen Genato speak?
Gretchen Genato speaks English.
How do patients rate Gretchen Genato in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Gretchen Genato. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.