Holistic Psychiatry
in Dallas, Texas

Integrative psychiatry is a modern, evidence-based treatment approach that goes beyond traditional medication and psychotherapy, which often just treats symptoms, to explore root causes. This approach combines nurtitional psychiatry, functional lab testing, gut-brain health and spiritual wellness. It considers essential factors such as sleep, stress, nurtition, past experiences, relationships, and exercise. The goal is to support your overall well-being by building a multifaceted plan that fits your life.

Hi! I’m Vanessa. I’m a wife, mom and founder of Kavah Wellness Psychiatry. As a woman, we wear many different hats, and we make it look effortless; but sometimes we need support to be our best selves. Professionally, I am an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner, with almost a decade of experience in the mental health sector. I specialize in incorporating modern integrative psychiatry modalities to provide comprehensive mental health care for patients just like you who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and/or ADHD.

My years spent working across varying mental health settings including psychiatric emergency, PHP/IOP, outpatient, and the inpatient setting, made me realize the lapses in the traditional model of psychiatry. Medication and therapy alone are sometimes not enough, and mental health care should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. This led me to an advanced integrative and reproductive psychiatry fellowship which inspired the birth of Kavah Wellness Psychiatry.

My hope is to provide holistic mental health care that promotes overall wellness. My work is grounded in science, compassion, and collaboration, with an emphasis on sustainable healing and long-term resilience. I am looking forward to being a part of your mental health journey.

• Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Frontier Nursing University.
• Fellowship trained in Integrative and Reproductive Psychiatry