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Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP

Dr. Michael M Zavala

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP (he, him)

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1 Endorsed
El Paso, TX 79901
Let's Connect (915) 900-5286
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Book with me now by clicking on my website: desertwillowbh.com. I help adults, high-achieving professionals, and entrepreneurs experiencing obesity, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury, rediscover their sense of excitement and engagement with work, loved ones, and life. I offer a specialized approach for those motivated to uncover the root cause of their symptoms, improving behavioral health through lifestyle modification, psychotherapy, and integrative psychiatry, with medication as an option, not the ONLY option.
Hello, I’m Michael M. Zavala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC. I'm an integrative psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who believes in the transformative power of a strong patient/provider relationship, empathy, and humor in the realm of mental healthcare.
Please visit my website desertwillowbh.com for more information about my practice Desert Willow Behavioral Health, About Me, My Services & Rates, and to Schedule your Free 15-Min Phone Consultation. Thank you!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Texas Location

El Paso, TX 79901

(915) 900-5286

New Mexico Location

Alamogordo, NM 88311

Please visit desertwillowbh.com to learn more, About Me, My Services & Rates, and to Schedule your Free Consultation. See you soon!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Medication Management 
Initial Session Fee $495, Standard Visit $175, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Let's Connect (915) 900-5286
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Texas Location

El Paso, TX 79901

(915) 900-5286

New Mexico Location

Alamogordo, NM 88311

Please visit desertwillowbh.com to learn more, About Me, My Services & Rates, and to Schedule your Free Consultation. See you soon!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Medication Management 
Initial Session Fee $495, Standard Visit $175, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Dr. Michael M Zavala

Finances

Fees

  • Initial Session Fee $495
  • Standard Visit $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept most major insurances. I also offer Out-of-Network benefits and accept credit card payments; however, I will help you submit a Superbill to your insurance for reimbursement if possible.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286
"
I accept most major insurances. I also offer Out-of-Network benefits and accept credit card payments; however, I will help you submit a Superbill to your insurance for reimbursement if possible.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Texas / AP130544 Michael M Zavala
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • University of Texas at El Paso, Post Graduate Certificate (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: New Mexico CNP-03249 / 2017
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) / 2018
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I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice with over a decade of healthcare experience helping adults improve their overall health. I look forward to working together towards an individualized treatment plan to get you feeling better.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286
"
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice with over a decade of healthcare experience helping adults improve their overall health. I look forward to working together towards an individualized treatment plan to get you feeling better.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Medication Management

Expertise

  • Professional Burnout / Moral Injury
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
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I help adults struggling with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury. Utilizing an integrative and holistic approach, we will work together on an individualized treatment plan to gradually improve your mental health within the first 30 days. From there we will continue to work towards sustaining and improving your symptoms further as much as possible.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286
"
I help adults struggling with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury. Utilizing an integrative and holistic approach, we will work together on an individualized treatment plan to gradually improve your mental health within the first 30 days. From there we will continue to work towards sustaining and improving your symptoms further as much as possible.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286

Endorsement

Elana Miller
Elana Miller
PsychiatristMD
Michael is thoughtful, caring and deeply motivated to offer the best care for his patients. His positive and empathetic approach helps clients feel safe, seen and understood. I highly recommend him.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I utilize an integrative approach to therapy to find the underlying root cause of your symptoms and to help get you feeling better faster.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286
"
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy to find the underlying root cause of your symptoms and to help get you feeling better faster.
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (915) 900-5286

Location

Primary Location

Texas Location

El Paso, TX 79901

(915) 900-5286

Additional Location

New Mexico Location

Alamogordo, NM 88311

(915) 900-5286
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Please visit desertwillowbh.com to learn more, About Me, My Services & Rates, and to Schedule your Free Consultation. See you soon!
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call for a free consultation now - (915) 900-5286
"
Please visit desertwillowbh.com to learn more, About Me, My Services & Rates, and to Schedule your Free Consultation. See you soon!
Photo of Dr. Michael M Zavala, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Dr. Michael M Zavala
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Call for a free consultation now - (915) 900-5286