Welcome to
Lighthouse Psychiatric.

Your path to clarity, stability, and well-being
starts here.

Experience thoughtful, evidence-based care from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to supporting your total well-being.

Our approach

Compassionate, evidence-based care rooted in understanding, collaboration, and whole-person wellness.

  • Understand your story

  • Create a plan that fits

  • Support your growth every step of the way

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Meet Brenda

BRENDA KAWAS, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Hi, I’m Brenda—a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing personalized, evidence-based care in private practice. I work with adults, adolescents, and families, helping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. My approach combines medication management with supportive, skills-based therapies, always tailored to each person’s needs. I believe in collaborative, compassionate care—helping clients build resilience, insight, and lasting well-being.

Our Services

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    Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis

    Comprehensive, evidence-based mental health assessments to understand your symptoms, history, and treatment needs.

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    Medication Management & Support

    Thoughtful, patient-centered medication management combined with supportive therapy to empower long-term wellness and stability.

“ Working with Brenda has been a very positive experience. She is highly compassionate and a deep listener. I feel very informed about my condition and treatment approach. My overall well-being has improved greatly.”

— MICHAEL S, CLIENT

Get started with Lighthouse Psychiatric today.

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