About Saima Hanif
Focus areas
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Medication Management
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Insomnia
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
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 a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) providing evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Western University of Health Sciences and completed her PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate at California State University, Los Angeles.
Saima brings experience in outpatient psychiatry and telepsychiatry, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and thoughtful medication management. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and other mental health concerns. Her background also includes medication-assisted treatment for substance use, TMS, Spravato (esketamine) therapy, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
At the heart of her practice is a simple belief: effective care begins with truly understanding you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. Your first visit is a thorough, unhurried evaluation covering your current symptoms, mental health and medical history, prior treatments and how you responded to them, and the goals that matter most to you. That complete picture allows Saima to build a treatment plan shaped around your individual needs.
Saima values transparency and shared decision-making. She explains how each medication works, what improvements to realistically expect, and which side effects to watch for, always keeping your preferences central. Her care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in genuine collaboration. She strives to create a warm, judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable speaking openly.
She also coordinates with therapists and other providers to keep your care well-integrated, because meaningful progress is built through steady, attentive support at every step of your journey toward lasting wellness.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please note: EAP programs are not accepted.
Saima Hanif, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides evidence-based psychiatric care to patients of all ages. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Western University of Health Sciences and her PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate from California State University, Los Angeles, where she is now completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Working with Saima means having a provider who sees you as a person, not a diagnosis. Focused on outpatient psychiatry, she combines warmth and compassion with clinical skill in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and careful medication management. She treats 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 initial appointment will be detailed and never rushed. Together, you'll explore the symptoms you're experiencing and how they affect your everyday life, your mental health and medical background, past treatments and how well they helped, and the goals that matter most to you. Seeing the full picture allows Saima to design a treatment plan tailored to you rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Every visit is grounded in honesty and collaboration. As you review medication options together, she'll explain how each one works, what meaningful improvement looks like and when you might notice it, and which side effects to keep an eye on, always guided by your preferences. For Saima, shared decision-making is more than a buzzword; it's the core of how she delivers care.
She works to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where all questions are welcome and your perspective genuinely shapes your treatment. When appropriate, she coordinates with your therapist and other members of your care team, since consistent, connected care leads to the best results on your path to wellness.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Please note that I do not accept EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefits. Care begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation. During our first visit, I take the time to understand the full picture, including your current symptoms, when they started, how intense they are, and how they're affecting your everyday life. We'll also review your mental health and medical history, past treatments and how they worked, family mental health history, and the goals you hope to reach. I use DSM-5-TR criteria to make an accurate diagnosis, because knowing exactly what we're treating is the foundation of effective care.
From there, we create your treatment plan as a team. My primary focus is medication management, and I prescribe carefully according to evidence-based guidelines. I'll explain how each medication works, what kind of improvement you can realistically expect and on what timeline, and which side effects to watch for. Your questions and priorities shape every decision we make. I want you to walk away from each visit feeling informed and involved, not simply leaving with a prescription.
At follow-up visits, we'll track your progress, review how you're responding to treatment, monitor for side effects, and make thoughtful adjustments when needed. Although my appointments focus on psychiatric evaluation and medication management rather than formal psychotherapy, I always make time to check in on how you're doing overall, talk through any challenges, and provide education about your diagnosis and treatment.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of concerns, and I partner closely with therapists and other healthcare providers so your care stays coordinated. I'm also available between appointments for questions, because consistent, timely support leads to better outcomes. Whether you're seeking help for the first time or looking for a new provider, I'll meet you with patience, respect, and a genuine commitment to your long-term well-being.
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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 of Health Sciences, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1104780352
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What practice does Saima Hanif work with?
Saima Hanif works with Mental Health Practitioners.
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.
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