Nirva Dessalines, Nurse Practitioner

Nirva Dessalines, PMHNP, helps patients in North Carolina find stability, healing, and renewed hope through personalized mental health care. She provides medication management and evidence-based support for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Nirva is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital, understanding the importance of continuity of care during this vulnerable time. She focuses on helping patients transition back into their daily lives with stability, building resilience, and preventing setbacks. Her commitment is to provide ongoing support that reduces the risk of relapse while empowering patients to regain confidence and independence. Her treatment approach incorporates medication management alongside interventions such as mindfulness, CBT for insomnia, and faith-based treatment when desired. She also offers care for individuals navigating adoption or foster care, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with developmental disabilities, as well as additional populations. She is experienced in addressing complex conditions like eating disorders, grief, and sleep difficulties, ensuring patients have access to comprehensive support for both common and more specialized needs. Outside of her professional work at LifeStance Health, Nirva finds joy in dancing, gardening, and cooking. She is passionate about mentoring, giving back through community service, and embracing opportunities to learn new skills. Fluent in French and Haitian Creole, she is able to connect with a wider range of patients and families seeking care.