Our Care Team

Xiaomiao Lan-Pidhainy is a bilingual (Chinese and English), board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a distinguished academic background and extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and teaching. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each patient’s individual needs, experiences, and treatment goals.

Xiaomiao works with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With advanced training in both psychiatric care and nutrition, she takes an integrative approach to mental health, recognizing the interconnected roles of psychological well-being, physical health, nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental influences.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southern University. She also holds a PhD in Nutrition from the University of Toronto and completed fellowship training at Cornell University. In addition to her clinical practice, Xiaomiao serves as a Clinical Instructor at the Emory University School of Nursing, where she contributes to the education and mentorship of future nursing professionals.

Xiaomiao’s approach to care is warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in individualized, patient-centered, and trauma-informed principles. She values building trusting therapeutic relationships in which patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and participating actively in their care. By considering each person’s unique history, circumstances, strengths, and goals, she develops personalized treatment plans designed to support meaningful and sustainable improvements in mental health and overall well-being.

Xiaomiao strives to create an inclusive and respectful environment where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her goal is to help each individual navigate their mental health journey with greater confidence, resilience, and a sense of partnership in their care.

Sterling Nakamura MD is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in private practice and leadership roles in hospital-based psychiatric programs. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his psychiatry residency at UCLA, following prior training at the University of Hawaii and a Family Medicine internship at Mercy Medical Center in California. He has held several leadership positions, including Associate Medical Director for both the Partial Hospital Program and the Older Adults Treatment Program at El Camino Hospital, as well as Medical Director of Nueva Vista Residential Treatment Program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds active California medical and DEA licenses. His clinical expertise includes electroconvulsive therapy (trained at UCLA and Emory University), addiction psychiatry (trained at UCLA, Queen's Medical Center, and Hina Mauka), anxiety disorders (UCLA OCD Clinic), and child psychiatry (Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility and University of Hawaii Family Treatment Center). He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association.

Lee Brunngraber, MSN, is an ANA-certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist with over four decades of experience in psychiatric nursing, psychotherapy, and nursing education. Lee's extensive career includes over 25 years as a nursing instructor at Cabrillo College, where she taught both psychiatric and medical-surgical nursing, developed curriculum, and mentored students in clinical settings. She has served in diverse roles including as a psychiatric emergency specialist at the VA Medical Centers in Palo Alto and San Diego, and nursing educator and consultant across VA systems. Lee holds a Master of Science in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware. She is a California-certified public health and psychiatric/mental health nurse, bringing a depth of clinical insight and a compassionate, holistic approach to mental health care.

Tami Zorge PMHNP is a passionate and integrative healthcare professional and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to empowering individuals in achieving holistic wellness. With a background in psychiatric care, clinical research, nutrition therapy, and energy healing, she brings a multifaceted approach to mental health. She believes that healing and prevention are grounded in a positive mental outlook, regular exercise, stress management, quality sleep, and a whole-foods-based diet—enhanced when needed by herbs, supplements, and energy work. Over the past decade, she has provided psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy across a range of settings, including The Canyon at Peace Park in Malibu, El Hogar in Sacramento, and WellPsyche in Los Angeles. Her earlier work at Cedars-Sinai spanned more than six years, combining clinical care with neuroscience research and regulatory oversight. She holds certifications as a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Clinical Research Professional, and Reiki Practitioner (Levels I & II), and is CPR and ACLS certified. Her approach to care emphasizes the deep connection between mind, body, spirit, and the universe—and she aims to help each client reconnect with their personal power and inner healing potential.