Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Tannia Salazar, APRN, and the founder of Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health LLC. 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 too often missing—in health care: a space to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

Before specializing in psychiatry, I spent years in acute and high-acuity care, 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 wasn’t a departure from that work, but a continuation of it.

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

At Rooted in Serenity, we 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 strong clinical foundation to deliver thoughtful, personalized care—balancing science with humanity, and structure with flexibility.

Each session includes a comprehensive evaluation, psychoeducation, and open, honest dialogue about 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 offer care through secure HIPPA complaint 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.