Renova Psychiatry
Psychiatric care attentive to nervous system health and long-term stability.
Services
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A thorough assessment of mental health, nervous system regulation, sleep, stress patterns, medications, and long-term health context, including standardized clinical evaluation of mood, anxiety, attention, cognition, sleep, stressors, and functional impairment.
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Ongoing psychiatric care focused on nervous system stability, symptom patterns, and sustainable improvement over time.
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Collaborative treatment planning including nervous system health rather than symptoms alone.
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Review and refinement of psychiatric medications to reduce unnecessary complexity and side effects while preserving stability.
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When appropriate, treatment may also include discussion of over-the-counter supplements.
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Assessment and support for sleep patterns that impact mood, anxiety, attention, and nervous system regulation.
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Support for individuals seeking to prevent burnout, chronic anxiety, or cognitive decline through early stabilization and nervous system care.
Who We Are
Renova Psychiatry provides psychiatric care focused on nervous system health and stability.
By “nervous system,” we mean how the brain and body respond to stress, regulate emotions, support attention, and recover from daily demands.
Many psychiatric symptoms are influenced by chronic stress, sleep disruption, and nervous system overload. Renova’s approach prioritizes stabilization and pacing first, so treatment decisions are clearer, more tolerable, and more sustainable over time.
Who This Practice Is For
Because Renova Psychiatry is designed around nervous system stability, pattern recognition, and gradual, sustainable change, it may not be the right fit for every individual or every stage of care. When our approach is not the best match, we aim to guide patients toward resources that better support their needs.
Renova Psychiatry may be a good fit for adults experiencing:
Persistent anxiety, stress, or feeling “on edge” without clear resolution
Cycles of hyperarousal (overwhelm, agitation, racing thoughts) and hypoarousal (fatigue, numbness, low motivation)
Mood changes that feel tied to stress, trauma, or life patterns rather than only chemistry
Sleep disruption, burnout, or difficulty regulating energy and focus
Emotional reactivity, irritability, or shutdown under pressure
Difficulty with attention, organization, or task initiation that feels nervous-system-driven
Lingering symptoms despite prior psychiatric treatment
Also, adults who:
Desire for thoughtful medication management alongside broader nervous system support
Interest in understanding long-term brain health and prevention of decline
Want psychiatric care that focuses on nervous system health, not just symptoms
Prefer thoughtful, collaborative treatment rather than rushed visits
interest in understanding patterns in sleep, stress, mood, and energy over time
Are open to integrating lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and emotional work into care
Are looking for long-term stability and brain health, not only short-term relief
Renova May Not Be the Best Fit If You:
Are seeking rapid medication changes without broader discussion of nervous system factors
Prefer a medication-only or high-frequency adjustment model of care
Require immediate crisis intervention or intensive psychiatric services
Are unable or unwilling to engage in a gradual, pattern-focused approach to treatment
Insurance & Payment
Renova Psychiatry works with several insurance plans through Headway. Insurance eligibility and benefits are verified prior to scheduling. Self-pay options are also available for patients who prefer greater privacy or flexibility.
Meet the Provider
Makenna Francis, PMHNP-BC
FounderMakenna Francis is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful psychiatric care focused on nervous system health and stability.