Meet Robert Jimenez
Thoughtful Psychiatric Care Rooted in Connection
My path into mental health is personal. Growing up, I witnessed how trauma, stress, and untreated mental illness can affect individuals and families. Those experiences shaped my belief that every person deserves to be heard, treated with dignity, and offered compassionate, evidence-based care.
Witnessing the impact of trauma inspired me to pursue a career in mental health—not only to help relieve symptoms, but to walk alongside people as they rediscover hope, build resilience, and experience meaningful healing.
Moving to Los Angeles in 2004 marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Like many of my patients, I balanced work, school, and life's challenges while pursuing my education. After years of perseverance, I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach, where I specialized as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2019, I've had the privilege of serving patients at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, working with adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health concerns.
Those experiences continue to shape not only who I am, but also how I care for every patient I meet. I believe meaningful psychiatric care begins with listening. My goal is to create a collaborative relationship where you feel understood, respected, and empowered to participate in your care. Every treatment plan is individualized because every person's story is unique.
"The most meaningful psychiatric care begins with listening."
Psychiatric Care, Designed Around You
Combining evidence-based psychiatry with compassionate, individualized care for adults throughout California.
Experience & Qualifications
✓ Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
✓ Providing psychiatric care at the Los Angeles LGBT Center since 2019
✓ Master of Science in Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
✓ LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider
✓ Fluent in English & Español
✓ Serving adults throughout California through secure telepsychiatry
Areas of Focus
✓Anxiety Disorders
✓Depression
✓Trauma & PTSD
✓Bipolar Disorder
✓ADHD
✓LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
✓Life Transitions & Stress
✓Medication Management
Is Inner Luz The Right Fit for You?
You may be a great fit if you are looking for:
✓ Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations tailored to you
✓ Evidence-based medication management
✓ LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive care
✓ English & Español appointments
✓ Secure telepsychiatry throughout California
✓ A provider who takes time to listen
✓ Treatment plans built around your goals—not just your diagnosis
Inner Luz may not be the best fit if your primary goal is:
• Ongoing stimulant prescribing (Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin)
• Long-term benzodiazepine prescribing (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin)
• Chronic controlled substance management
• Disability or fitness-for-duty evaluations
• Court-ordered psychiatric evaluations
• Emergency or crisis psychiatric services
Not sure if Inner Luz is the right fit? Schedule a complimentary consultation, and we'll talk through your goals, answer your questions, and determine the best next step for your care.
What to Expect
From your first appointment through ongoing care, my goal is to create a thoughtful, collaborative experience where you feel heard, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Every visit is designed to be a conversation—not just a prescription refill.
Your First Appointment
45 minute comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Review your current concerns and symptoms
Discuss your mental health, medical, and personal history
Review previous treatments and medications
Identify your goals for treatment
Develop a personalized treatment plan together
Follow-Up Visits
15 minute appointments
Review your progress
Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects
Make thoughtful adjustments to your treatment when appropriate
Answer questions and provide education
Continue working toward your goals
Between Visits
You'll have ongoing support through:
Secure messaging for non-urgent questions
Medication refills, when clinically appropriate
Coordination with your therapist or primary care provider (with your written permission)
Convenient telepsychiatry appointments throughout California
Let's Start the Conversation
Taking the first step toward better mental health can feel overwhelming. Whether you're seeking answers, support, or a fresh perspective, I'm here to listen, guide, and partner with you on your journey toward healing.
Offering secure telepsychiatry appointments for adults throughout California.