Hi, I’m Kevin Pham, PMHNP-C, a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner providing care to adults throughout California through secure telehealth.

I’ve worked as a nurse for about ten years, beginning in inpatient nursing and later moving into outpatient psychiatric care. Over the years, one thing has stayed with me: people do better when they feel genuinely listened to and have a real say in their treatment.

My understanding of mental health comes from both professional and personal experiences. I know that opening up isn’t always easy, especially when you’re used to handling things on your own or feel pressure to meet everyone else’s expectations. Those experiences have shaped the kind of provider I want to be: someone who takes the time to understand you as a person, not just a diagnosis.

I’m especially passionate about providing LGBTQIA+-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive psychiatric care. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent individuals, Asian American and first-generation adults, and people navigating identity, family expectations, cultural pressures, and complicated relationships.

I recognize that our backgrounds and lived experiences can shape how we understand mental health, whether we feel comfortable asking for help, and what support actually feels helpful. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, experiences with discrimination, rejection, minority stress, or feeling misunderstood can add layers to challenges that are already difficult. I also recognize that not every struggle is connected to someone’s identity. I want to understand what matters to you without making assumptions about your experiences.

My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, perfectionism, burnout, grief, and life transitions. I’m certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), and my work focuses on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy integrated into visits when appropriate.

My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and attentive to the whole person. Medication can be helpful, but it isn’t the only thing worth exploring. Sleep, physical health, stress, relationships, and the experiences that shape your life all deserve attention. I’ll explain my recommendations, talk through the options, and encourage you to ask questions or tell me when something doesn’t feel right.

For me, affirming care means creating space for honest conversations about identity, sexuality, gender, relationships, chosen family, and whatever else might be important to your mental health. You shouldn’t have to defend who you are or worry about being judged when you’re asking for help.

Our first appointment is a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation. We’ll talk about what brings you in, your history, what’s happening in your life, and what you’re hoping might change. You don’t need the right words or a perfectly organized story. We’ll start wherever you are and work toward a plan together.

Above all, I want you to feel heard, respected, and involved in your care. A diagnosis or difficult period can be part of your story, but it doesn’t define everything about who you are or what comes next.

Come as you are.