I am Mary Blake, PMHNP-C, ANP-C, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Align Mental Health & Wellness. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, OCD, relationship and boundary concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and life transitions. I understand that reaching out for mental health care can feel vulnerable, particularly when you have felt dismissed, misunderstood, or unsure of where to begin. My goal is to create a space where you can talk openly about what you are experiencing without feeling rushed or reduced to a diagnosis. I take time to understand your symptoms, history, relationships, stressors, strengths, and goals before developing a treatment plan with you. Medication can be an important part of treatment, but I do not believe medication should be the entire conversation. When medication is appropriate, I explain the options, expected benefits, potential side effects, and alternatives so that you can make informed decisions about your care. Treatment is…