Care that sees the whole person.

Dr. Stella Yufenyuy, PMHNP

Before becoming a psychiatric provider, I worked for years as a bedside nurse. That experience taught me to see the person, not just the diagnosis. It shaped how I listen, how I explain things, and how I build trust with my patients.

Why I Do This Work

"I chose psychiatry because my own family needed it—badly—and couldn't find it. That loss still guides my work."

I practice with empathy, clinical rigor, and respect for culture and faith. No jargon. No judgment. Just careful listening and a plan that fits your life.

Mental health care shouldn’t feel rushed or impersonal. It should feel like someone finally heard you—and knows what to do next.

My Approach

I believe good psychiatric care starts with a thorough evaluation. Not a 15-minute questionnaire—a real conversation. I want to understand what’s happening in your life, not just check boxes.

From there, we build a plan together. Sometimes that’s medication. Sometimes it’s therapy. Often it’s both. The goal is always the same: help you feel like yourself again, with as little medication as possible.

I work closely with therapists and primary care providers because mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Your sleep, your stress, your physical health—it all matters.

Ready to work with Dr. Stella?