MEET THE TEAM

Clarissa Juarez, CNP, PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified)

Founder Healthier You, LLC in 2020.
U.S. Navy Veteran.
BA in Sociology & Minor Criminal Justice BSU, Minnesota.
Nursing degree & Minor Holistic Health, USM, Maine
Masters of Science in Nursing at USM, Maine.
Board-Certified w/American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Providing Psychiatric Treatment since 2013 in both hospital and outpatient clinics throughout NM.
Provided Inpatient Psychiatric treatment in NM, VT, MT and ME during Covid Pandemic.
Committed to providing respectful, judgement free care and supporting patients that identify gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, and/or socioeconomic influences as important.
Holds a deep respect for the role family, culture and community play in health decisions and practices.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in biological anthropology with a minor in psychology at the University of New Mexico.

2013-2020 worked as a registered nurse in Labor & Delivery at UNM Hospital, supporting a diverse population of women from ABQ and the surrounding region.

2021 Obtained Master of Science in nursing at Frontier Nursing University, Kentucky.

Psychiatric clinical experience included inpatient and residential settings at the Veteran’s Affairs, multiple private practice models, substance use treatment centers, and an outpatient community behavioral health clinic.

2021 Became board certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

2022-2024 Presbyterian Medical Services outpatient behavioral health clinic in Santa Fe, NM.

Committed to being a safe, trauma-informed, inclusive, and affirming provider to all individuals seeking mental health services.

Of the belief that supporting the collective mental health needs of the community requires both improving access to services, as well as offering high-quality, thoughtful care that is attuned to the needs and goals of the individual.

Master of Arts in International Human Rights & certification in Global Health - University of Denver, CO.
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) by American Association of Nurse Practitioners (ANCC).
Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the ANCC.
Over a decade of experience providing rural healthcare to the communities of Northern New Mexico.
Seven years of specialized experience in addiction medicine, supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
Committed to compassionate, evidence-based, and judgment-free care, ensuring all patients—regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, or age—feel heard, respected, and valued.
Dedicated to fostering a strong, trusting patient-provider partnership, ensuring a collaborative and empowering environment for every patient's healing journey.

REBA IS OUR SWEET, SILLY, (OVERLY ATTACHED) RESCUE GIRL THAT BRINGS A NEW TWIST TO EACH DAY!

PATIENTLY WAITS FOR WORK BREAKS IN EXCHANGE FOR TREATS, TOYS, WALKS, AND ANY OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BALL.

FREQUENTLY OBSERVED SLEEPING ON THE JOB (but she's in good with the boss)!

IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE SCHEDULED WHEN A SIREN DRIVES BY YOU MAY HEAR HER LOVELY SINGING (howling) VOICE!

OTHERWISE, SHE'S USUALLY QUIET AS A MOUSE (i.e., sleeping).