Jonathan Llamas, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in Pasadena, California

Dr. Llamas specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, insomnia, and other psychiatric conditions. His approach to care is rooted in compassion, empathy, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice. Recognizing that every individual brings unique experiences, challenges, and strengths, he emphasizes shared decision-making and individualized treatment plans that empower patients to take an active role in their mental health and overall well-being.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Llamas is an internationally recognized healthcare leader, nurse educator, published author, mentor, and mental health advocate whose contributions extend into healthcare quality, patient safety, public health, health data management, and professional development. He is a Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC), Executive Fellow of the American College of Health Data Management (eFACHDM), Fellow of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (FISQua), Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), and Fellow of the Institute for Mental Health Policy & Practice (FIMHPP). His commitment to advancing nursing education and scholarship is further reflected in his appointments as an inaugural I.M.P.A.C.T. DNP Leader-in-Residence at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and an Editorial Fellow of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses.

Dr. Llamas has received numerous national and international honors recognizing his contributions to nursing excellence, healthcare leadership, and mental health advocacy. In 2026, he was named a 40 Under 40 Honoree by The Nurses Magazine, recognized as a Renaissance Nurse of the Year Honoree in the Mental Health Innovator category by The Nurses Pub, and selected as a recipient for the America’s Top NP Award. He has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Patients’ Top Choice and Patients Recommend Provider and honored as one of the Most Impactful Men in Nursing. His previous distinctions include Nurse.org’s Nurse Icon and Nurse Leader of the Year, ABC7 Healthcare Hero, Kaiser Permanente Everyday Hero, and LinkedIn Top Nursing Voice. He is also a recipient of the Helen Emori King Professional Leadership Award from Loma Linda University and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from West Coast University.

As the founder of Mind & Heart™ and Mind & Heart Academy™, Dr. Llamas is dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, fostering compassionate leadership, and mentoring future generations of healthcare professionals. Through clinical practice, education, mentorship, and advocacy, he strives to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and human connection while contributing to the continued advancement of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Above all, Dr. Llamas believes that meaningful mental health care begins with listening, understanding, and recognizing the humanity behind every individual. He approaches each patient encounter with humility, compassion, and respect, recognizing that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. His goal is not simply to treat symptoms, but to build trusting therapeutic relationships in which patients feel heard, valued, supported, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.