Herald Surya, PMHNP-BC APRN IFNCP

Integrative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Medication Management | Psychotherapy | Lifestyle-Based Mental Health Care

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Herald Surya

PMHNP-BC APRN IFNCP

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
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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.

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Herald Surya

PMHNP-BC APRN IFNCP