About Carolyn Love, PhD, MFT, PMHNP-BC
Carolyn Love, PhD, PMHNP-BC, at Brainpower wellness institute is compassionate and mission-driven. She is a dual-certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Carolyn strives to help those in distress find hope and reach their fullest potential. Her passion is to be a champion for change by listening and collaborating to address the underlying cause of mental dis-ease.
Carolyn received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University and a Master’s degree in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University with certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She also earned her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Loma Linda University.
She has extensive experience with outpatient psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, evidence-based psychopharmacology, and collaborative care within multidisciplinary teams. Carolyn is committed to providing ethical and competent services to individuals, couples, and families. She is also dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, advocating for patients, and staying up to date with advancements in psychiatric care.
Specialties:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Life transitions
- Relational problems
- Women’s mental health
Collaborative Physician: Dr. Lina Augius
Education
Loma Linda University — PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy
Loma Linda University — Master of Public Health (MPH)
Azusa Pacific University — Master's Degree in Nursing (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
Certifications
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Clinical Specialties & Interests
• Psychiatric evaluation
• Psychotherapy
• Evidence-based psychopharmacology
• Individual, couples & family care
• Women's mental health