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Michael Palafox
APRN, PMHNP-BC
Michael Palafox is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in nursing and mental health care. He provides comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults to help support their mental wellness and overall quality of life.
Michael’s experience has taken him from the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine to the meaningful work of community mental health, where he has cared for individuals during some of their most vulnerable and challenging moments. Through these experiences, he developed a deep appreciation for the importance of providing support, stability, and understanding when patients are navigating difficult circumstances.
A graduate of Purdue University Global, Michael combines a strong academic foundation with extensive hands-on clinical experience. He believes that meaningful mental health care begins with building trust and ensuring patients feel heard, respected, and supported. His approach focuses on creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, goals, and experiences.
Michael understands that life brings seasons of both challenges and growth, and he is committed to helping patients navigate those moments with compassion and practical guidance. He strives to be a dependable presence and partner in care, helping individuals and families move toward greater balance, wellness, and long-term success.
*Telehealth appointments Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 AM–9:00 PM.
*In-office appointments at our Longwood office Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM.