Psychiatry in Pasadena, California Jenna O’Donnell, Nurse Practitioner

Jenna O’Donnell, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner who assists individuals and families as they navigate mental health challenges. She provides thoughtful, individualized medication management for children, adolescents, and adults, always striving to create a space where people feel genuinely heard and respected. Jenna understands how hard it can be to ask for help, and she brings compassion and non-judgement into each encounter.

Her clinical experience is deeply rooted in real-world challenges. She has worked extensively with ADHD, childhood behavioral issues, and developmental disabilities, as well as with clients connected to the foster care and adoption systems. Her work as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) has profoundly shaped her trauma-informed approach, especially in supporting individuals living with PTSD. She is also passionate about serving those navigating eating disorders and members of the LGBTQ+ community, always approaching care through a lens of inclusivity and trust.

Outside the clinical setting, Jenna decompresses through reading and playing video games. These are two passions that keep her connected to creativity and imagination. She values these moments of respite as essential to the self-care she encourages in her clients. Jenna believes in integrating mindfulness and holistic care into every part of one’s life.