Robert Cadena, RN, MSN-Ed., PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Robert is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who joined our practice in 2022 and is honored to serve teens and adults in Southern California. He graduated summa cum laude from Vanguard University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. When he developed his passion for nursing, he pursued this field and received all honors from the following programs: Santa Ana College with an Associate degree in Nursing, Western Governors University with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, both in Nursing, and lastly National University with a Postgraduate PMHNP Certificate program.

Due to Robert’s extensive academic journey, he values giving back to his community by shaping new generations of nursing colleagues. He enjoys his role as a Psychiatric Nursing Educator for various higher-learning organizations and finds great passion in educating & mentoring future healthcare professionals to end the stigma within this ever-changing mental health community. In addition to his work in the outpatient setting, Robert has a passion for providing crisis interventions and community mental health care in his role as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Friendship Shelter in South Orange County and previously in an inpatient hospitalization setting as a Psychiatric Consultant Liaison at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. He has a wealth of experience in advocating for individuals who face adversity in his past role as a Psychiatric Charge Nurse for multiple hospitals in Orange County.

Robert’s passion for education flows over into his work with his clients and their families. His central focus is to provide humanistic, client-centered care by exploring one’s past medical & mental health history, educating on various combinations of treatment interventions, and empowering client’s self-determination throughout the duration of their outpatient treatment. He is known for his empathic approach and provides a safe & caring environment where clients can feel heard and where he can assist in their journey of reintegrating mental health & wellness back into their daily lifestyle.