Miranda Dennis, DNP, PMHNP

PHILOSOPHY

I work with children, adolescents, and their families to make sense of what's happening now and how past experiences, including difficult or overwhelming ones, have shaped where they are today. Treatment focuses on each person's goals, values, and preferences, including thoughtful conversations about whether medication belongs in the plan. I also treat daily life (sleep, movement, habits, nutrition, and relationships) as essential to mental health. I aim to create a space that feels safe, where you don't need to have everything figured out. I collaborate with families, schools, and community supports so care feels connected.

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My background spans child and adolescent inpatient, residential, and intensive outpatient settings, which helps me meet young people wherever they are, whether they're facing something new or working toward longer-term growth. I combine evidence-based practice with individual and family preferences and have worked with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, self-harm, irritability, aggression, and complex family dynamics.

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BIO

As someone born and raised in Oregon, I value the spirit of the Northwest. You can often find me skiing Mt. Hood, walking along the coast, or paddle boarding on a nearby lake. I am also a mom to a busy toddler and a rambunctious Border Collie, which keeps life outside of work active and fun. I enjoy cooking new recipes, baking, catching sunsets, travel, relaxing in a hammock, and spending time with my nieces and nephews, all of which help me stay connected to balance, connection, and bringing a more relaxed and human approach to my work.