About
Dominique Sanders, PhD, PMHNP-BC
she/her
Founder of Raelin Bright Wellness
Hi, I'm Dominique Sanders, a nationally certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a PhD in Nursing Sciences. I am dedicated and passionate about serving the needs of individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with families, children, adolescents, senior adults, and transitioning youth, and I have robust experience in academia, mental health, leadership, and public health.
What is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) are mental health specialists who are trained to treat psychiatric mental health conditions via assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, supportive therapy, and prescribing psychiatric medications. They provide holistic and whole-person care and are highly trained in identifying multiple mental health conditions and understand their underlying causes.
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What sets them apart is that nursing is rated as one of the most trusted professions, and they hold a safe space where you feel seen, heard, respected, and understood.
Why Choose a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for. I'm excited to meet you.
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It is more than medication management; I help people get to the root cause of their issues so that they can begin to heal. I want to see people thrive and live fully- not just function. Mental health is complex and many have past traumas that affect how they move in this world, including how they relate to others. Many of my clients gain hope and motivation to break cycles and feel better.
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I treat with a whole-person approach. I’ll meet you where you are and offer you the support you need to make informed decisions and for you to take back control of your life. A life where being free from debilitating anxiety, sleep issues, mood swings, brain fog etc, is possible. You do not have to remain anxious, nervous, or disassociated.
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I understand that you may be uncertain about taking medication, or perhaps you may need your medication adjusted. Your treatment plan will be continuously modified to fit your needs and I will support you along the way.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners provide personalized care. They are trained to manage a wide range of challenges that impact mental health. With a mix of expertise in health, wellness and focus on your story, background, medical history and lifetyle, they provide personalized care in a way that you feel supported in your healing journey.
Clinical Interests
Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Trauma/Complex Trauma
PMDD
Panic Disorder
OCD
Postpartum Depression
Holistic/Whole-Person Care
Bipolar/Bipolar Depression
ADHD
Medication Management With a Supportive Approach
Professional Organizations
