Herald Surya, PMHNP-BC APRN IFNCP
Integrative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Medication Management | Psychotherapy | Lifestyle-Based Mental Health Care

About Herald Surya
Herald Surya is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating psychiatric disorders across outpatient settings. He has expanded his clinical expertise through advanced training in integrative mental health, psychopharmacology, and functional medicine. He is the co-Founder of the Integrated Care Academy (ICA), where he brings his background in research, teaching, and clinical practice.
His passion for lifestyle medicine, nutraceuticals, and whole-person wellness guides his evolving practice. Herald works with patients across the lifespan, offering patient-centered care that emphasizes connection, communication, and emotional wellbeing. His warm presence, gentle humor, and holistic approach are the hallmark of his work, creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.
Herald has developed a nuanced understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors shape the human experience; this foundation allows him to empower individuals to heal, grow, and reconnect with their sense of self while at the same time guiding them to meaningful, sustainable change.
In his words “Every person deserves to feel whole. My goal is to help individuals overcome mental and behavioral health challenges; thus, my role is to guide them toward clarity, resilience, and a healthier relationship with themselves.”
A grounded, compassionate approach to mental health
Herald believes that healing happens when patients feel seen, understood, and supported as whole human beings. His approach blends the best of modern psychiatric medicine with lifestyle-based strategies that strengthen the mind and body. Patients describe him as warm, attentive, and deeply present — someone who listens without judgment and partners with them to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or chronic stress, Herald provides a safe space to explore what you’re experiencing and build a treatment plan that truly fits your life.
Clinical Background
Herald is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Integrative Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) with extensive experience in integrative psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, and functional approaches to mental health. His training includes advanced work in:
- Psychiatric evaluation & diagnosis
- Medication management
- Adjunctive psychotherapy
- Personalized medicine
- Specialty lab interpretation
- Pharmacogenetic testing
He works with children, adolescents, and adults, and is known for his ability to explain complex concepts in a way that feels clear, empowering, and actionable.
Conditions Treated
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic stress & burnout
- Sleep disorders
- Addictive behaviors
- Grief & life transitions
- Chronic illness with mental health impact
- Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Services Provided
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Pharmacogenetic testing
- Adjunctive psychotherapy
- Specialty lab testing (hormones, inflammation, micronutrients, gut health, etc.)
- Lifestyle-based treatment planning
- Mindfulness-based strategies for emotional regulation
Herald's Treatment Philosophy
Herald practices integrative psychiatry — a model that honors the complexity of the human experience. He looks beyond symptoms to understand the biological, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors that shape mental health.
His care is:
- Collaborative — decisions are made together
- Holistic — addressing mind, body, and environment
- Evidence-based — grounded in research and clinical experience
- Personalized — tailored to each patient’s goals and values
- Empowering — focused on building skills, resilience, and self-trust
What Patient's Can Expect
Your first visit with Herald is spacious, thoughtful, and centered on understanding your story. He takes time to explore your symptoms, history, lifestyle, and goals. Together, you’ll create a plan that may include:
- Medication (if appropriate)
- Psychotherapy
- Pharmacogenetic and/or Specialized Lab testing
- Nutrition & lifestyle shifts
- Supplements – nutraceuticals or herbal support
- Mindfulness-based stress management
Patients often say they leave sessions feeling calmer, clearer, and more hopeful.
Schedule with Herald
Begin your healing journey with a provider who sees the whole you.