Alauna Christian, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Biography

Alauna Christian, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical leader, and innovator in behavioral health with over fourteen years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, graduating with honors and receiving the Leadership in Nursing Award. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she specialized as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at Duke University, with a focus on minority mental health and trauma-informed care.

She is the founder and executive director of Mindful Mountain Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing mental health stigma and expanding access to culturally responsive care in underserved communities. In this role, she leads initiatives in community engagement, education, and service development. She also maintains an active clinical practice, providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management.

Throughout her career, she has remained committed to developing future clinicians. She has contributed through faculty roles and has led training initiatives for advanced practice providers. She is also experienced in interventional psychiatry, including Spravato (esketamine) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). These approaches expand treatment options and support improved patient outcomes.

Beyond clinical care, she is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and equity. She engages in speaking engagements and community partnerships to improve mental health literacy and access to care. Her work reflects a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, and inclusive mental health services.