Pamela Rosen

(She/Her), APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health & Family Nurse Practitioner

Pamela Rosen-Dragon is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience across psychiatric, primary care, and community-based settings. With approximately 10 years of experience as a primary care provider, she brings a comprehensive medical perspective to psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

Pamela provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, diagnostic clarification, second opinions, individualized medication management, and short-term supportive therapy across the lifespan, from childhood through older adulthood.

Her clinical experience includes ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and complex psychiatric and behavioral concerns.

You don't need to have a diagnosis to seek an evaluation. Pamela welcomes individuals who are uncertain about their symptoms or previous diagnoses. Questions such as "Could I have ADHD?" or "Is this anxiety, depression, trauma, or something else?" are valid reasons to seek care. Some conditions require more than one visit to fully evaluate, and she believes in taking the time needed to understand the whole picture rather than rushing to assign a diagnosis. There should never be shame in asking questions about your mental health, seeking a second opinion, or wanting to better understand what you're experiencing.

Pamela has extensive experience working with children and adolescents experiencing developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, including those who have been labeled "difficult" or misunderstood. She recognizes how childhood environments, trauma, relationships, and unmet needs can influence emotional regulation, behavior, and mental health throughout adulthood.

Her experience also extends to geriatric mental health, including depression, dementia and other neurocognitive disorders, cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and psychiatric concerns associated with aging, chronic illness, and neurological conditions such as stroke (CVA).

Pamela believes mental and physical health cannot be separated. Her background in family medicine allows her to consider medical conditions, medications, hormonal changes, sleep, nutritional factors, and other physiological contributors to psychiatric symptoms. She has experience with complex medical conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and incorporates laboratory testing, appropriate medical evaluation, and collaboration with other healthcare providers when indicated.

Her treatment approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychoeducation, supportive therapy, behavioral strategies, and individualized treatment planning. She also recognizes that medication is not always the only option. Nutritional interventions, lifestyle changes, and evidence-informed supplements may be considered when clinically appropriate and aligned with patient preferences.

Pamela provides LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, polyamory-affirming, and sex-positive care, respecting diverse identities, family structures, relationships, and life experiences without judgment.

She is particularly passionate about helping individuals who have felt unheard, misunderstood, or dismissed in previous healthcare experiences. She believes that education, transparency, and patient autonomy are essential to meaningful treatment.

Her philosophy is that healthcare should be a collaboration, not a set of instructions. Patients are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, discuss barriers, and actively participate in treatment decisions. When appropriate, she works closely with families, guardians, and caregivers while keeping the patient's needs, preferences, abilities, and autonomy central to care.

Known for her warm, direct, and nonjudgmental approach, Pamela strives to create an environment where individuals feel respected, understood, and empowered to make informed decisions about their mental and physical health.