The office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st. Limited support will be available during this period. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.
For mental health emergencies requiring immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Why Choose Balanced Mind Mental Health?
Balanced Mind Mental Health is the choice for those seeking a compassionate, patient-centered approach to well-being. A holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, inspired by the wisdom of Proverbs 17:22. The aim is to create a joyful, compassionate, and effective healing environment, where a merry heart truly does good like a medicine. The practice understands and cares for the unique mental health needs of women and youth. Choose this practice for understanding and care.
Patient Benefits
Serving Florida and Maryland
Video/Audio Virtual Sessions
Online Scheduling
Extended Hours
Our Services
Personalized Care You Can Trust
Experience the transformative power of personalized mental health care tailored for women and youth. Take the first step toward a brighter, balanced future. Schedule your appointment today to embrace a healthier you!
Diagnostic Evaluation
Medication Management
Women's Mental Health
Reproductive Mental Health
Youth Mental Health
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Did You Know?
Live a Balanced Life: Transforming Women's and Youth Mental Health
Did you know that women and girls suffer from depression and anxiety more than men and boys? Research shows that women have double the rate of lifetime depression and anxiety compared to men, and girls aged 14-18 demonstrate higher rates of depression than boys of the same age.
Due to misconceptions about mental health, many women avoid seeking help because of feelings of embarrassment or shame, the belief that the symptoms are normal, or simply having a negative view of needing help. However, it is important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health, and seeking support can enable you to enjoy life and better manage challenging situations.
At Balanced Mind Mental Health, women and youth are provided with the tools and guidance they need to live happier and healthier lives. I listen to your individual stories and needs to create personalized self-care plans that incorporate lifestyle changes. My aim is to empower you with the resources and knowledge to foster balance and a better life.
If you feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, have difficulty focusing, or experience other concerns, seeking help is your first step in finding a path to feeling better. Partnering with a provider who delivers compassionate, empathetic, respectful, and reliable care can help you identify the imbalances that have manifested as physical and mental distress. Schedule an appointment today and get the care you deserve!
Sara Gena Israel
PMHNP-BC
Meet Sara Gena Israel
Learn about her commitment to helping you achieve a balanced life.
Getting Started
Your Path to a Balanced Life and Mental Wellness
Welcoming women up to 59 and girls and boys from age 8. Here’s how to begin:
1.
Submit Pre-Screen Form
Complete the pre-screen form and book your first appointment.
2.
Insurance Verification
Verify your insurance via the email sent to you and complete consent forms online before your appointment.
3.
Register for Patient Portal
Once the appointment is approved, create a PHR account via the email invitation from BMMH to securely communicate with the office.
4.
Preparation
Submit all forms by 6:30 PM the business day before your appointment to avoid cancellation. Contact us for special accommodations or questions.
5.
Appointment Day
Collaborate with your provider to create a personalized treatment plan and receive guidance toward meaningful progress every step of the way.
Ready to start?
Insurance
Balanced Mind Mental Health offers quality care that’s accessible and affordable, accepting various insurance plans, including Medicaid.
Are you not sure if we accept your insurance? Fill out our Insurance Eligibility Verification Form, and we’ll verify your benefits within 48 hours. You’ll then receive an email with details about your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs.
Acceptable Insurance Plans
Reviews
What People Are Saying
Sara Gena Israel, formerly known as Gena Penn.
Very caring and a good listener.
- Lady D.
An excellent psychiatric nurse practitioner who is an active listener and empathetic!
- Anonymous
As usual Ms. Penn is awesome. I truly appreciate and value her advice, knowledge and making it so comfortable with talking to her. She understands what I'm experiencing which makes me very hopeful and optimistic that this too shall pass!
- Eulena H.
Gena is so easy to work with. Kind and to the point, she makes managing care a breeze. I appreciate all she does!
- Rebecca T.
She's been attentive and so punctual. She will listen to your concerns and is knowledgeable to work around to get to her client's needs. Highly recommended.
- Anonymous
Gena Penn is AMAZING!!! Easy to talk to, was a great listener, and very friendly. She made scheduling easy and fast. She was patient and understanding with me when I had questions or needed her to repeat something. She also provided a lot of concrete information that was very easy to understand and follow.
- Vanessa D.
Gena is wonderful! Great listener, always on time, & always responds promptly.
- Ashby P.
I would go back again and again.
- Tamica B.
I felt so much at ease with Ms. Penn! She was very kind and clear with her explanations. I feel like progress was already made from the first evaluation.
- Crystal S.
I just had my first session with Gena and have nothing but good things to say. She was very thorough, reviewed everything i sent prior to our session and was very easy to talk to. She’s very attentive and reassuring. I’m looking forward to my next session.
- Christina S.
Miss Gena was really helpful and precise in her diagnosis. Already have my next appointment to see her to help me in my healing journey. It’s clear to me that she knows what she’s doing.
- Ludmila F.
Ms Penn was professional, patient, caring and understood the fragile state I was in. Definitely, will be returning. Truly she was a blessing in so many ways.
- Eulena H.
Gena Penn Very Helpful! Help me get though what I was going through Thank You SO MUCH FOR YOUR WORK! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Help me through my problems very nice talking to Ms. Penn and felt comfortable 😌 speaking with Ms.Penn Thank you so much for everything ❤.
- Discolored
Great provider! Clear communication and kind.
- Anonymous
Caring and compassionate.
- Jeffrey J.
Gena was great. Very helpful. Great listener.
- Amanda K.
Really easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable sharing my current experience and how I felt at that moment.
- Ediann I. G.
She's been attentive and so punctual. She will listen to your concerns and is knowledgeable to work around to get to her client's needs. Highly recommended.
- Anonymous
She is excellent! Great listener and I felt very heard when I spoke with her. Looking forward to continuing to work with her. Also, I like how her approach considers the health/well being of your whole body.
- Ashby S.
