Meet The Team

Mimi Jimenez is a doctor of nursing practice who uses various treatments, including psychiatric evaluations, psychosocial interventions, and medication management. Her specialty is devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. She successfully treats patients with various mental disorders using a holistic form of treatment by customizing a treatment plan. She specializes in children and adult ADHD. Her vision is to have a society that has accessible, quality, and affordable psychiatric care. Cervello-Wellness aims to raise community awareness of mental health and cognitive disorders and eliminate the mental health stigma.

Karen Garcia, PMHNP-BC, is a bilingual psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, client-centered care in both English and Spanish. She creates a safe, inclusive space for individuals from diverse backgrounds to feel heard and empowered.

Karen’s approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed. She tailors treatment to each client’s unique story, focusing on trust, resilience, and personal growth. Her mission is to support clients in reconnecting with their inner strength and navigating life with confidence.

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based care. I believe healing involves the mind, body, heart, and spirit. I collaborate with each patient to create treatment plans that respect their values, culture, and goals. My integrative approach combines medication management with supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation. I strive to foster a calm, respectful space where trust and openness thrive. Grounded in trauma-informed care and neuroscience, my focus is not just on treating symptoms—but on empowering individuals to heal, grow, and rediscover purpose.

Jillian Pelzer, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over 10 years of experience in mental health. She earned her Psychology degree from St. John’s University and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from The George Washington University. Jillian specializes in depression, anxiety, and addiction, using a person-centered and solution-focused approach. In addition to individual, couples, and group therapy, she is a recognized mental health speaker and active community advocate.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities in achieving emotional wellness and meaningful change. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as navigating complex systems of care. This broad foundation allows me to bring a thoughtful, collaborative, and systems-informed perspective to every therapeutic relationship. I believe effective therapy begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered.

​I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming and gender-affirming care, and I intentionally incorporate this perspective into therapy, supervision, and consultation. My goal is to foster spaces where clients can explore their identities, heal from life’s challenges, and build authentic, fulfilling lives.

Jenny Feng, MSN, BSN, CRNP-Family, NP-C, CRNP-PMH, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in primary care, mental health, and geriatric medicine. Trained at Pace University and Johns Hopkins University, she brings nearly two decades of clinical expertise across medical clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home-based care.

Jenny is known for her compassionate, thorough, and patient-centered approach—providing comprehensive assessment, education, and treatment to support both physical and mental wellness. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, with additional medical Spanish, she is dedicated to serving diverse communities with empathy and excellence.

Guided by the belief that caring for both body and spirit is a profound privilege, Jenny strives to empower every patient on their path to better health.

Valerie Rorick is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Cervello Wellness who provides compassionate, client-centered therapy to adolescents and adults. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions.

Valerie’s approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered. She utilizes evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and strengths-based therapy, to help clients develop healthy coping skills and improve overall emotional well-being.

Noella is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate and personalized mental health care to patients across Virginia. With over five years of experience in behavioral health, she works with children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.

Ivana believes that effective psychiatric care begins with listening. She creates a supportive and judgment-free environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and concerns.

Her approach combines thoughtful medication management with evidence-based strategies influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Ivana works collaboratively with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans that support lasting mental wellness and meaningful improvements in daily life.