Denise Losas is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents and adults.
Specialties & Conditions Treated
Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management and monitoring
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders and panic symptoms
Psychosis and complex diagnostic presentations
ADHD, PTSD, and trauma-related symptoms
Substance use disorders and dual-diagnosis concerns
Support for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatric evaluations for adolescents
ADHD and behavioral concerns
Anxiety and depression in teens
Mood and emotional regulation difficulties
Trauma-related symptoms and PTSD
Family-centered treatment planning
Coordination with caregivers, therapists, schools, and other providers
Eating Disorder & Complex Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric care for eating disorder-related concerns
Experience in residential eating-disorder treatment settings
Evaluation of co-occurring mood, anxiety, trauma, or behavioral symptoms
Medication management when clinically appropriate
Coordination with therapists, nutrition providers, families, and higher levels of care
Care planning that considers psychiatric symptoms, medical stability, and support needs
Inpatient & Consultation Services
Psychiatric care in emergency and hospital-based settings with complex psychiatric and medical needs
Collaboration with multidisciplinary inpatient and treatment teams
Understanding of care transitions between inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings
Risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization-focused treatment recommendations
Coordination of care to support continuity, discharge planning, and ongoing treatment needs
5+
5+ years connected to emergency, acute care, and patient-facing clinical environments.
All Ages
Serving children, adults, and senior patients.
2x
Languages Spoken, English and Spanish
FL & NC
Licensed to practice in Florida and North Carolina
10+
10+ years in healthcare-related roles in our community through all levels of care
Treatment Approach
Denise takes a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. She works closely with patients, families, and treatment teams to understand each person’s symptoms, history, strengths, and goals. Her approach may include diagnostic evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, care coordination, risk assessment, and support across different levels of care.
With clinical experience spanning emergency care, residential eating-disorder treatment, managed-care review, and outpatient community mental health, Denise brings a well-rounded understanding of psychiatric care across settings. Her background helps her recognize complex presentations, assess risk with confidence, and understand how mental health symptoms may intersect with medical stability, treatment access, and care transitions.
Treatment Options
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Adult & Adolescent psychiatric treatment
Eating disorder-related psychiatric care
Crisis-informed treatment planning
Support for co-occurring psychiatric and substance use concerns
Coordination with families, therapists, schools, nutrition providers, and medical professionals
Higher-level-of-care consultation when needed
Education & Training
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program — Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — St. Thomas University
Associate of Science in Nursing — Miami Regional University
PMHNP Clinical Rotations — Santana Mental Health Services, Citrus Health Network, Coastal Health Group, and Equilibrium Mental Health Services
Currently Serving
In-person psychiatric services available in the Miami and Florida area. Telehealth availability may vary based on clinical needs, insurance and appointment type.
5901 SW 74TH ST STE 211
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
What Patients Are Saying
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I was referred by my psychologist and honestly I am really grateful of referring me here. I have been under the care of Denise and she is a very amazing provider, very professional, listens to my concerns and answers all my questions clearly. The front desk ladies are amazing as well always giving a warming welcome. ♥️
— Fatima
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My nurse practitioner Denise was SO kind and professional! Today was my first time meeting with her and Santana Mental Health Services, and she amazed me by how professional, kind, respectful and caring she treated me. 10/10 recommend Santana Mental Health Services.
— Rachael
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Excellent professional, mutual trust, which makes it possible to find immediate solutions.
— Nancy