I help women who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unlike themselves experience calmer thoughts, better sleep, improved focus, and a greater sense of balance in their lives.
If you’re here…
You’re probably trying to understand why you feel the way you do and what to do about it.
I want you to know:
You don’t need to have a clear answer before reaching out.
You don’t need to be at your worst to deserve support.
You need a space where you’re listened to, where your concerns are taken seriously, and where you’re given clear, thoughtful guidance on how to move forward.
PMHNP-BC
I’m Brianna Dawson,
Why I Do This Work
I became committed to more personalized, whole-person psychiatric care
I knew I wanted to become a nurse from a very young age
My passion for psychiatry began during nursing school
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults across multiple care settings
My experience showed me how deeply people want to feel understood
What I Saw Missing
I realized medication alone was not enough
I saw too many women dismissed without answers
Many struggled with anxiety, burnout, and poor sleep
That gap in care led me to build my practice differently
Women deserved more personalized, root-cause care
What It’s Like to Work Together
My style is warm and conversational, but also direct. I will tell you what I am seeing, explain why it matters, and help you move forward with a clear plan.
They are surprised by how collaborative the process is and how much clarity they gain about what is actually going on.
They feel understood.
They feel listened to.
My patients often tell me that working together feels different.
What Makes This Different
I believe you deserve to understand what is happening in your body instead of being given vague or dismissive answers.
I believe hormone shifts should always be considered.
I believe women should be listened to when they say something feels off.
When we take the time to get this right, the outcomes are different.
I do not stop at symptoms.
I look at the full picture, including your mental health history, your daily life, your sleep, your stress, your relationships, your hormones, and your biology, to understand what is actually driving how you feel.
Outside of Work
Outside of my clinical work, I find joy in the little things.
My cat, Shauna, brings lightness into my days, and spending time with my boyfriend, whether we are out at brunch or unwinding with reality TV, is something I truly value.
I also enjoy staying active through Pure Barre. It helps me stay connected to my body and manage stress, and honestly, it feels like its own form of medicine.
These moments remind me how important balance, connection, and humor are, and I bring that same perspective into the way I care for my patients.
Credentials
Master of Science in Nursing (2021)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (2021)
Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International (2024)
- Tend to Her Practitioner Program
- Fellowship in Integrative and Reproductive Psychiatry (FRIP)
- Advanced Practice Women’s Health and HRT Intensive
- HRT for Mental Health: A Clinical Approach to Midlife Women
