Why Choose Balanced Mind Mental Health?
Balanced Mind Mental Health offers patient-centered care with a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit, inspired by the wisdom of Proverbs 17:22ββA merry heart doeth good like a medicine.β Care is designed to meet the unique mental health needs of women and girls, addressing hormonal mood disorders influenced by puberty, reproductive transitions, and metabolic changes. A lifestyle psychiatry approach emphasizes nutritional psychiatry, stress management, and behavioral strategies to support mood stability, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. This comprehensive psychiatric approach considers hormonal and metabolic factors, offering deeper insight into mental health and treatment planning. Pharmacogenetic testing is available to guide medication choices when appropriate. Choose this practice for understanding, supportive care tailored to the needs of women and girls.
Patient Benefits
Serving Florida and Maryland
Video/Audio Virtual Sessions
Online Scheduling
Extended Hours
Services
Personalized Care You Can Trust
Take the first step toward a brighter, more balanced future. Schedule your appointment today!

Psychiatric Evaluation

Lifestyle Psychiatry

Medication Management

Women's Mental Health

Adolescent Mental Health

Pharmacogenetic Testing

Did You Know?
The Mental Health Gap: How Hormones Impact Women & Girls
Did you know that hormonal fluctuations significantly impact the mental health of women and girls? Conditions such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), PCOS-related mood disorders, postpartum depression, and perimenopausal mood changes are often overlooked or misdiagnosed as typical emotional struggles. Research indicates that PMDD affects 5 to 8% of women, leading to severe mood swings, anxiety, and depression linked to menstrual cycle changes. Additionally, girls with PCOS face a higher risk of anxiety and depression due to hormonal imbalances.
Despite these challenges, many women and girls do not seek help because they assume their symptoms are “normal” or fear being dismissed. Hormonal mood disorders are real, treatable conditions, not just moodiness or stress. Understanding the connection between hormones, metabolism, and mental health is key to improving emotional well-being.
If you experience severe mood swings, depression, anxiety, or difficulty focusing around your cycle, you donβt have to suffer in silence. The right approach, including lifestyle psychiatry, nutritional support, and personalized care, can help restore balance. Take the first step today by requesting an appointment and receiving 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
Path to Balance and Wellness
Welcoming women up to 50 and girls starting at age 12. Hereβs how to begin:
1.
Submit Pre-screening Form
Click the link to request an appointment, complete the form, and submit it.
2.
Activate the Patient Portal
Once insurance is verified and approved, accept the email invite from CharmHealth to activate your patient portal.
3.
Schedule Your Appointment
After activating the patient portal, schedule the your initial appointment through the portal or call for assistance.
4.
Complete Intake Forms
Submit all required forms by 6:00 pm the business day before the appointment to avoid cancellation.
5.
Appointment Day
Meet your provider in a supportive space. Be ready to provide vital signs including weight, blood pressure, and heart rate, as these are required for your visit.
Ready to start?
Insurance
Accessible and affordable mental health care is offered, with a variety of insurance plans accepted.
Unsure if your insurance is accepted? Complete the Insurance Eligibility Verification Form, and benefits will be confirmed within 48 hours. An email will be sent detailing your coverage and any out-of-pocket expenses.
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Sara Gena Israel, formerly known as Gena Penn.
