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: I do not accept EAP programs.
Saima Hanif, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Western University of Health Sciences and her PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate at California State University, Los Angeles, where she is currently completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
With Saima, you'll have a provider who gets to know you as an individual rather than a diagnosis. Specializing in outpatient psychiatry, she pairs warmth and compassion with clinical expertise in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and careful medication management. She treats children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, and a wide range of other mental health concerns.
Your first visit will be thorough and unhurried. You'll discuss the symptoms you're currently facing and how they impact your daily life, your mental health and medical history, previous treatments and how they worked for you, and the goals most important to you. This complete picture allows Saima to create a plan built specifically for you instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Honesty and teamwork shape every visit. When reviewing medication options, she'll walk you through how each one works, what realistic progress looks like and when to expect it, and which side effects to watch for, always with your preferences guiding the way. Shared decision-making is not just a phrase to Saima; it's the foundation of how she provides care.
She is committed to creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where all questions are encouraged and your input truly shapes your treatment. When appropriate, she collaborates with your therapist and other members of your care team, because coordinated, consistent care leads to the strongest outcomes on your path to wellness.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Please note: I do not accept EAP programs.
Care begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation. During our first visit, I set aside unhurried time to understand the whole picture: your current symptoms, when they started, how intense they feel, and how they affect your daily life. We'll also review your mental health and medical history, past treatments and how you responded, family psychiatric history, and the goals you hope to reach. I use DSM-5-TR criteria to reach an accurate diagnosis, because clearly understanding what we're working with is the foundation of effective treatment.
From there, we build a treatment plan as a team. Medication management is my primary focus, and I prescribe carefully according to evidence-based standards. I'll explain how each medication works, what realistic improvement looks like and when to expect it, and which side effects to watch for. Your preferences and questions remain at the center of every decision. I want you to leave each visit feeling informed and involved, not simply handed a prescription.
Follow-up visits focus on tracking your progress, evaluating how you're responding to treatment, monitoring for side effects, and making thoughtful adjustments when needed. Although my appointments center on psychiatric evaluation and medication management rather than formal talk therapy, I always make time to check in on how you're doing overall, talk through challenges, and provide education so you understand your condition and your care.
I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of conditions, and I work closely with therapists and other providers to keep your care coordinated. Between visits, I remain available for questions or concerns, because consistent, attentive 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 wellness.
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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
How soon can I make an appointment with Saima Hanif?
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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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