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Frost Mental Health

Board-certified team

Meet our psychiatric providers

Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners offering compassionate, evidence-based care across California and Florida.

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Founder & Clinical Director

Melissa Frost, PMHNP-BC

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • MSN, UCLA
  • BSN, Loma Linda University
  • 20+ years in practice
  • Licensed in CA & FL

Care built on deep empathy, active collaboration and careful diagnosis.

Melissa Frost is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with two decades of clinical experience. She earned her nursing degree at Loma Linda University and her Master of Science in Nursing at UCLA.

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She has worked in residential addiction medicine, homes supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, geriatric care and outpatient telepsychiatry, and she speaks and consults for psychiatric education programs.

Melissa is especially passionate about helping adults with ADHD, sensory sensitivities and treatment-resistant mood conditions find clarity and balance.

Areas of focus
  • Adult ADHD
  • Sensory sensitivities
  • Treatment-resistant mood conditions
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Portrait of Lisa Johnson, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC Accepting new patients

Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Johnson, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Dual Board-Certified Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Dual board certified
  • Post-master’s, Western University of Health Sciences
  • MSN, Loma Linda University
  • BSN, Ryerson University

Looking at emotional health through a physical and biochemical lens.

Lisa Johnson is dual board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her BSN at Ryerson University in Toronto, her master’s degree at Loma Linda University, and her post-master’s psychiatric certificate at Western University of Health Sciences.

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Her dual training lets her look at psychiatric symptoms alongside physical health, including sleep disorders, hormonal changes and chronic metabolic stress.

Lisa is known for her warm, down-to-earth style, clear patient education and focus on sustainable, long-term wellness.

Areas of focus
  • Hormonal shifts
  • Sleep problems
  • Mind–body health
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Portrait of Charinette Gamboa, PMHNP-BC Accepting new patients

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Charinette Gamboa, PMHNP-BC

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Board certified PMHNP
  • Outpatient psychiatry
  • Trauma-informed care

Good psychiatric care starts with genuine listening and respect for your choices.

Charinette Gamboa is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who guides patients through emotional challenges with empathy and practical expertise. She specializes in outpatient psychiatric evaluations, mood stabilization and anxiety management.

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She believes good care starts with listening, and makes sure every patient understands how a recommended medication works, its benefits and what to expect.

Her clinical interests include adult ADHD evaluations, major life transitions, postpartum mood support and trauma-informed care.

Areas of focus
  • Anxiety & mood
  • Life transitions
  • Postpartum support
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A collaborative team

Our providers consult with one another on complex cases, so you benefit from the experience of the whole team, not just one clinician.

Ready to feel more like yourself?

Whether you’re looking for an ADHD evaluation, an affirming autism screening or careful medication management, we’re here to help.

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