Dr. Meilyn Santamaria is first-generation, bilingual, Salvadoran American, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. Trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mind body medicine, and medication management, she hopes to assist people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, sleep disorders, and more.

Her approach is strengths based and holistic, honoring patients’ stories, centering their resilience and ability to heal, and partnering to promote the health of their mind, body, and spirit.

Her populations/areas of interest include children and young adults, preventative/primary mental health care, community mental health, health literacy, and integrative health. She treats individuals of all ages for medication.

To schedule an appointment, you can click “Book Appointment” or call Optimal Brain MN at 651-472-5915. She accepts most insurance plans.