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Jose Cruz, PMHNP
Staff Nurse Practitioner
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Biography
Jose Cruz is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over eight years of experience providing outpatient and community-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. He earned his nursing degree from Oregon Health & Science University, completed his PMHNP training, and later received a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He has experience treating mood, anxiety, and attention-related disorders and has additional training in integrative and functional medicine.
Jose takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach, partnering with patients through open communication and shared decision-making. He integrates medication management, supportive therapy, and healthy lifestyle strategies to support whole-person wellness. He strives to create a calm, inclusive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and achieve meaningful goals.
Jose begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient's symptoms, history, and goals. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and lifestyle strategies. Follow-up visits focus on monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and adjusting treatment to support lasting improvement.
Expertise and specialties
Education and training
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Eastern Kentucky University
- Master of Science in Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine