Laurel Pittillo, APRN PMHNP-BC, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Angelo State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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Born in San Angelo and raised on a ranch, Laurel enjoys spending time with her husband and kids and is an avid outdoors enthusiast. She loves to camp, hike, trail run, and prefers being in the mountains.

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Laurel’s patient care philosophy emphasizes comfort and safety. She understands that opening up about thoughts, feelings, or past experiences can be challenging and strives to create a non-judgmental space for her patients. She believes in interdisciplinary collaboration and ensures her patients are connected to the appropriate resources, focusing on the body, mind, and environment to improve mental health.

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Laurel chose La Esperanza Clinic because it is deeply rooted in the community, providing hope and positivity. She believes there is no better place to fulfill her mission as a nurse practitioner.

Education:  Master's of Science in Nursing at Frontier Nursing University

Patient Care Philosophy:  "I want my patients to feel comfortable. It can be difficult to open up about our thoughts, feelings, or past. I want people to know that this is a safe space without judgement. I also strongly believe in interdisciplinary collaboration. I want my patients to know no matter the area of their concern, I will connect them to the right place or person. Our body, mind, and environment all play a role in our mental health, so it's important that we focus on each of these areas when helping improve someone's quality of life."