Colleen Del Fava, APNP, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in Mequon, Wisconsin

Colleen provides medication management for adults throughout Wisconsin and treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, grief, and other psychiatric concerns. She has a particular passion for supporting women’s mental health, including postpartum depression and anxiety, midlife transitions, and the emotional impact of domestic violence. Her care is grounded in the belief that effective treatment begins with listening, collaboration, and developing individualized plans that align with each patient’s goals, values, and lifestyle.

A central focus of Colleen’s practice is thoughtful, evidence-based medication management. She specializes in working with individuals who feel overmedicated or overwhelmed by complex psychiatric medication regimens. When clinically appropriate, she incorporates careful de-prescribing strategies to help reduce medication burden, minimize side effects, and support long-term wellness. Colleen prioritizes shared decision-making, patient education, and informed consent, ensuring that treatment decisions are made transparently and collaboratively.

Colleen brings extensive experience from leadership roles within Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, where she helped develop and lead trauma teams, depression recovery teams, and comprehensive mental health treatment programs. These experiences strengthened her expertise in managing complex psychiatric presentations across varying levels of care while maintaining a balanced, whole-person perspective.

In addition to medication management, Colleen integrates psychoeducation, mindfulness practices, and supportive therapeutic approaches into her work. She takes a trauma-informed view of mental health that considers nervous system regulation, physical health, life stressors, and resilience factors, helping patients reconnect with their strengths, restore balance, and move toward sustainable recovery.

Colleen completed her education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Frontier Nursing University, where she developed a strong foundation in psychiatric and nursing care. She remains committed to ongoing professional development and delivering treatment informed by current psychiatric best practices.

If you are seeking a provider who values collaboration, minimizes unnecessary medication when appropriate, and combines clinical expertise with compassion and respect, Colleen would be honored to support your mental health journey.