Ms. Sanford is an emerging nurse leader, advocate, mentor, and board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and mental health disorders for adults, children, and adolescents. She received her graduate education at the University of South Alabama at which she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society. Additionally, Benarah is a Fellow of the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program who aims to improve behavioral health outcomes across the Nation. With fifteen years of psychiatric mental health care experience, it has been her honor to partner with countless individuals and families across Central Florida to develop individualized medication regimens and treatment plans that have enhanced their quality of life and well-being.

 With a diverse range of experience and training across the mental health landscape, Benarah is well qualified to provide complete and comprehensive psychiatric services across the lifespan utilizing evidence-based best practice modalities, sound psychopharmacology, and individually tailored care. Specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, perinatal depression, treatment resistant depression, profound grief and loss, she is recognized by her patients for delivering care that brings forth restoration and growth. Additionally, she has garnered esteem within her community for achieving great patient outcomes in the treatment of childhood and adolescent ADHD, behavioral disorders, eating disorders, and trauma. Benarah has a unique ability to connect with younger patients, ignite confidence, and inspire them to exceed academic and behavioral milestones.

Driven by an intrinsic gift and calling to nurture the human mind and spirit, Benarah builds upon the human-to-human connection between her and her patients to cultivate a therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, empathy, and understanding. Through this experience, genuine care and safety become the catalyst that activates the healing journey. By facilitating the healing process for those who have encountered challenges of the mind and heart, Benarah has witnessed the power of grace, restoration, and hope which has been a great reward and source of fulfillment both personally and professionally.