Gail Bernstein, PMHNP-BC, provides psychiatric care through Mindpath Health at 12865 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite 210, Del Mar, CA 92014, seeing patients Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. She holds dual board certifications as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, carrying California nursing license number 20923. Bernstein earned her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach and completed additional training at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a credential path that distinguishes her from providers who trained exclusively in psychiatric nursing. Her clinical philosophy centers on what she describes as a collaborative and holistic approach, beginning with non-pharmacological strategies before considering medication. When prescribing is warranted, she follows a conservative dosing method she summarizes as starting at the lowest effective dose with the fewest possible side effects. Her areas of focus span anxiety, ADHD, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, OCD, PTSD, panic disorders, and postpartum mental health. Patient reviews on Zocdoc give her a 4.57 overall rating across 23 reviews, with a 4.83 for wait time. Bernstein's path into psychiatry was shaped by her years in family medicine, where she saw firsthand how many patients presenting with physical complaints also needed mental health support. Her husband also works in the mental health field. The Mindpath Health Del Mar office where she practices is part of a multi-state psychiatric group with locations across the Southeast and California, and the same suite houses several other Mindpath Health psychiatrists and therapists offering both in-person and telehealth appointments. Patients exploring complementary approaches to mental wellness can also consult Holistic Health & Healing elsewhere in Del Mar.