Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Tannia Salazar, APRN, and the founder of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health. I’m a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a professional background shaped by the fast-paced worlds of trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and psychiatric care. I created this practice to offer something I believe is essential but often missing in mental health care: a space to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

Before specializing in psychiatry, I spent years in acute care and high-acuity settings, treating the physical aftermath of crisis. What stayed with me, was how often the emotional wounds remained unspoken—how trauma can linger long after the body stabilizes. My transition into psychiatry was not a departure, but a continuation of that work.

Mental health care demands the same vigilance and skill as acute care medicine—but it also requires softness, attunement, and time. Today, I bring that same presence and steadiness into each session—applied now to healing what can’t always be seen.

At Rooted in Serenity, I provide trauma-informed psychiatric medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the long arc of healing from trauma. My practice is culturally sensitive, collaborative, and grounded in both evidence and empathy. I draw on a deep clinical foundation to deliver thoughtful, personalized care—balancing science with humanity, structure with flexibility.

Each session includes a comprehensive evaluation, psychoeducation, and space for open, honest dialogue around your goals, symptoms, and resilience. I take time to truly listen and co-create treatment plans that reflect your story, your pace, and your voice.

My work is guided by the belief that mental health treatment should feel safe, empowering, and responsive.

I provide care via secure telehealth to adult clients across Connecticut, with a focus on accessibility, continuity, and compassion. Whether you're starting fresh, transitioning care, or simply ready to feel more grounded—I’m here to offer a safe and steady place to begin again.