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Gretchen Genato, APRN, RN

Gretchen Genato, APRN, RN

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry)
CA
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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Focus areas

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dual Diagnosis
Quitting Smoking / Smoking Cessation
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Test
Geriatric Psychiatry

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know 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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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)
Upper respiratory Infection (URI)

Other popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

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

NPI number

1245603174

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Gretchen Genato frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gretchen Genato on their profile.

What languages does Gretchen Genato speak?

Gretchen Genato speaks English.

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