About Saima Hanif
Focus areas
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Children (<13)
Seniors (65+)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Hindi
Getting to know Saima Hanif
Saima Hanif, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who cares for patients of all ages using evidence-based psychiatric practice. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Western University of Health Sciences, followed by a PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate at California State University, Los Angeles.
Her clinical experience spans outpatient psychiatry and telepsychiatry, with a focus on in-depth psychiatric evaluations and careful medication management. She treats children, adolescents, and adults living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, along with a range of additional mental health concerns. She also has training in medication-assisted treatment for substance use, TMS, Spravato (esketamine) therapy, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
A core principle guides everything Saima does: good care starts with seeing you as a whole person rather than a label. Her first appointments are unhurried and comprehensive, exploring your current symptoms, your mental health and medical background, treatments you've tried before and how they felt, and the outcomes you're hoping to reach. Understanding that full context lets her tailor a plan that genuinely fits your life.
Transparency and shared decision-making matter deeply to her. She'll explain how each medication works, what realistic progress looks like, and what side effects to keep an eye on, all while keeping your preferences at the center. Her approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in true partnership. She works to maintain a warm, nonjudgmental setting where you can speak freely and feel genuinely respected.
Saima also stays in close contact with therapists and other providers so your care remains connected and consistent, because lasting progress grows from steady, attentive support throughout your path to wellness.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please not I don't acceot EAP programs. Saima Hanif, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering evidence-based psychiatric care for patients of every age. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Western University of Health Sciences and earned her PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate at California State University, Los Angeles, where she is now pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Working with Saima means partnering with a provider who sees you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. Her practice centers on outpatient psychiatry, and she brings real depth to comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and thoughtful medication management. She cares for children, adolescents, and adults living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and a range of other mental health concerns.
Your first visit is unhurried and thorough. Together you'll explore your current symptoms and how they're affecting your daily life, your mental health and medical history, treatments you've tried before and how they felt, and the goals that matter most to you. That complete picture allows Saima to shape a treatment plan built specifically around your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Transparency and collaboration guide every conversation. When discussing medication options, she explains how each one works, what realistic improvement looks like and when to expect it, and which side effects to watch for, always keeping your preferences at the center. Shared decision-making isn't just a phrase in her practice; it's how she works.
Saima is committed to a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where your questions are always welcome and your voice genuinely shapes your care. She also coordinates with therapists and other providers when it strengthens your treatment, because connected, consistent care supports the strongest outcomes and your path toward lasting wellness.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Please note that I do not accept EAP programs.
My work with each patient begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. During that first visit, I take unhurried time to understand your full picture: your current symptoms, when they began, how severe they are, and how they're affecting your daily life, along with your mental health and medical history, past treatments and how you responded to them, family psychiatric history, and the goals you're hoping to reach. I use DSM-5-TR criteria to arrive at an accurate diagnosis, because a clear understanding of what we're addressing is the foundation of effective, precise care.
From there, we build a treatment plan together. My primary focus is medication management, and I approach prescribing thoughtfully and with evidence-based standards. I'll explain how each medication works, what improvement to realistically expect and over what timeframe, and which side effects to watch for, always keeping your preferences and questions central to the decision. My aim is for you to leave every visit feeling informed and genuinely involved, never simply handed a prescription.
Follow-up appointments center on reviewing your progress, checking how you're responding to treatment, monitoring for side effects, and making thoughtful adjustments as needed. While my visits are focused on psychiatric evaluation and medication management rather than formal talk therapy, I always make space to check in on how you're doing overall, talk through challenges, and offer psychoeducation so you understand your condition and your treatment.
I care for children, adolescents, and adults across a range of conditions, and I coordinate with therapists and other providers so your care stays well-integrated. Between appointments, I stay accessible for questions or concerns, because steady, attentive support leads to the best outcomes on your path toward lasting wellness.
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Office locations
Saima Hanif, APRN, RN, NP, MSN, PMHNP also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Los Angeles, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Western University (Master's)
NPI number
1104780352
How soon can I make an appointment with Saima Hanif?
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Is Saima Hanif accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Saima Hanif online?
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What practice does Saima Hanif work with?
Saima Hanif works with Personal Practitioners.
Where is Saima Hanif's office located?
Saima Hanif has 4 office locations, including in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, view full addresses on Saima Hanif's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Saima Hanif?
Saima Hanif 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 Saima Hanif on their profile.
What languages does Saima Hanif speak?
Saima Hanif speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.