What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.20
Average wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
3.67
About Jennifer Eastman
Focus areas
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Psychiatric Medication Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Autism
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Jennifer Eastman
Hello, I'm Jennifer Eastman, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. I'm passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses both your mental health and overall wellness needs.
My journey in healthcare began as a pediatric nurse at Loma Linda University Medical Center, where I developed a deep appreciation for patient-centered care. I've since expanded my expertise through advanced training in both family medicine and psychiatric care, allowing me to offer comprehensive treatment for patients across the lifespan.
Currently, I provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults and adolescents with diverse behavioral health conditions, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. I believe in integrating both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, working closely with your existing healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
What sets me apart is my unique background in clinical research, having served as a Sub-Investigator in numerous FDA-regulated trials. This experience keeps me current with the latest evidence-based treatments, ensuring I can offer you the most advanced therapeutic options available.
I'm committed to trauma-informed and culturally competent care, creating a safe space where you feel heard and respected. My approach emphasizes psychological safety, patient engagement, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to your individual needs and goals.
My goal is to support your journey toward mental health stabilization and functional improvement, helping you achieve lasting wellness and a better quality of life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I am sincerely glad you are here and taking this step toward prioritizing your mental wellness. Whether you are feeling anxious, uncertain, or hopeful about beginning or continuing psychiatric treatment — every one of those emotions is completely valid. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management, my goal is to provide expert, compassionate care that meets you exactly where you are.
What you can expect from our partnership is a relationship grounded in genuine trust, respect, and open communication. I see myself not simply as a prescriber, but as a supportive guide who walks alongside you with knowledge, empathy, and a sincere commitment to your well-being. Every person's brain chemistry, life circumstances, and treatment needs are unique, and I shape my approach to honor that individuality. From our very first meeting, I want you to feel that your story is deeply valued and your goals truly matter.
During our sessions, I conduct thorough assessments that go well beyond psychiatric symptoms to include your physical health, sleep, stressors, relationships, and daily functioning. I believe in treating the whole person. When we discuss medication options, I will be straightforward about how they work, what benefits to realistically expect, which side effects to be mindful of, and when you might begin noticing changes.
I am equally devoted to ongoing monitoring and thoughtful adjustment. Finding the right medication or combination often requires patience, and I will be with you through every step of that process. My aim is meaningful relief and a genuinely improved quality of life through care that is both clinically excellent and heartfelt.
I maintain a welcoming, confidential, and judgment-free space where your concerns are always heard. I remain accessible between visits, offering consistent support that strengthens your progress toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I believe wellness begins with authentic connection. Your first appointment is devoted entirely to understanding you — your challenges, your strengths, your aspirations, and your personal experience of what you're going through. I conduct a comprehensive psychiatric assessment covering your symptoms, their onset, what triggers them, and how they're affecting your everyday life. I also ask about your physical health, current medications, substance use, and family psychiatric background, because all of these factors shape what the right treatment approach looks like for you specifically.
Shared decision-making is at the heart of everything I do. After the assessment, I present my diagnostic impressions and recommendations openly, in language that's clear and accessible. When medication appears beneficial, I walk you through your options, explain the distinctions between them, and share my reasoning. I actively encourage questions — because informed patients become confident, engaged partners in their own care. We also explore non-medication strategies together, since medication alone rarely tells the whole story.
Follow-up visits center on close, attentive monitoring. How are your symptoms shifting? Are you noticing any side effects? How are things going at work, at home, in your relationships? I adjust doses, transition medications when needed, and make a point of recognizing your progress along the way. Recovery isn't always linear, and I hold space for setbacks without losing sight of forward momentum. Every step in the right direction — no matter how small — deserves acknowledgment, and I'll be there for it.
Open communication matters deeply to me. I respond promptly because early support can prevent small difficulties from growing into larger ones.
I also coordinate closely with your broader care team, partnering with therapists and connecting with your primary care provider when it strengthens your care.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Education and training
- Western University of Health Sciences, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1962854034
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.20
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
3.67
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What practice does Jennifer Eastman work with?
Jennifer Eastman works with Personal Practitioners.
Which board certifications does Jennifer Eastman have?
Jennifer Eastman is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Eastman?
Jennifer Eastman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jennifer Eastman on their profile.
What languages does Jennifer Eastman speak?
Jennifer Eastman speaks English.
How do patients rate Jennifer Eastman in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Jennifer Eastman. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.2/5. They have a 3.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.
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