Board Certification

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

 

Biography

Canisha Gillon APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in mental health support. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare and psychiatric settings to her credit, Canisha brings an innovative and compassionate approach to treating her clients. She is excited to contribute her knowledge about paths to creating equitable, person-focused care for patients from all backgrounds.

In 2011, Canisha began her career as a registered nurse (RN), treating psychiatric patients in state hospitals, inpatient psychiatric centers, and other diverse healthcare settings. Her experiences in these settings inspired her to pursue an advanced degree that would allow her to take on leadership roles focused on her passion for addressing mental health disparities against people from disadvantaged backgrounds. She graduated in 2018 as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.