WWA Member Profile
Amy Salanty
I am a board‑certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Purple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness, where I provide trauma‑informed mental‑health care for children, adolescents, and adults across Florida. My work…
Professional
Experience, expertise, and connection goals
About me / professional summary
I am a board‑certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Purple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness, where I provide trauma‑informed mental‑health care for children, adolescents, and adults across Florida. My work is shaped by nearly three decades in nursing and a lifelong connection to the military community. Born on a United States Army base in Korea and raised in a military family, I learned early the importance of resilience, adaptability, and service — values that continue to guide my practice today. I specialize in trauma‑focused psychiatric care, medication management, and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, with a strong commitment to supporting veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating complex mental‑health challenges. I also volunteer with American Red Cross Disaster Health Services and Give an Hour, providing mental‑health support to communities in crisis. My professional focus is expanding access to compassionate, evidence‑based care. I am actively developing advanced services, including veteran disability evaluations and future interventional treatments such as ketamine and Spravato for individuals with treatment‑resistant depression and PTSD. My goal is to build a practice where people feel safe, understood, and supported — a place where healing is possible and dignity is honored.
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Professional experience
- More than 25 years
- Specialization / expertise
- Trauma‑Informed Psychiatric Care — deep expertise in PTSD, complex trauma, and emotional recoveryVeteran & First Responder Mental Health — specialized care rooted in lived military experiencePsychedelic‑Assisted Therapy Knowledge — emerging expertise in ketamine, esketamine (Spravato), and future psychedelic modalitiesTreatment‑Resistant Depression — advanced approaches for individuals who have not responded to traditional therapiesComprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation — structured diagnostic assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adultsMedication‑Based Interventions — evidence‑based pharmacologic treatment across the lifespanDisaster Mental Health Response — crisis support through American Red Cross Disaster Health ServicesHolistic Mental‑Health Integration — sleep, stress, lifestyle, and wellness incorporated into care plans
- Skills
- Clinical Leadership — guiding patient care with clarity, compassion, and evidence‑based decision‑making Trauma‑Responsive Communication — creating psychological safety through calm, grounded, patient‑centered dialogue Diagnostic Assessment — synthesizing history, symptoms, and clinical data into accurate psychiatric diagnoses Medication Management — safe prescribing, monitoring, and collaborative treatment planning Telehealth Delivery — providing accessible, high‑quality virtual psychiatric care statewide Crisis Stabilization — de‑escalating acute emotional distress with structured, safety‑focused interventions Practice Development — founding and growing a mission‑driven mental‑health practice Clinical Documentation — clear, concise, professional charting and communication Community Mental‑Health Advocacy — reducing stigma and expanding access through outreach and education Interdisciplinary Collaboration — partnering with medical, behavioral, and community teams for whole‑person care
- Affiliation
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) — MemberAmerican Nurses Association (ANA) — MemberFlorida Nurses Association (FNA) — MemberInternational Society of Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) — MemberNational Psychedelics Association (NPA) — MemberAmerican Red Cross Disaster Health & Disaster Mental Health Services — VolunteerGive an Hour — Volunteer Mental Health ProviderPurple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness — Founder and PMHNP‑BC
- I am looking to connect with…
- Women leaders in mental health who are advancing trauma‑informed care, psychiatric innovation, and patient advocacy Healthcare entrepreneurs building mission‑driven practices or expanding access to care Professionals involved in psychedelic‑assisted therapy, including ketamine and emerging interventional treatments Veteran‑focused clinicians and women supporting military families and first responders Women founders who are growing service‑based businesses and navigating early‑stage development Collaborative community leaders passionate about mental‑health advocacy, education, and reducing stigma Mentors in healthcare leadership who support growth, expansion, and strategic practice development
- I am interested in
- Business Funding · Networking · Personal Branding
Biography
Amy Salanty, PMHNP‑BC, is a board‑certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Purple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness, a trauma‑informed mental‑health practice serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across Florida. With nearly thirty years of nursing experience, Amy has dedicated her career to supporting individuals who carry invisible wounds — especially veterans, first responders, and those navigating complex trauma. Born on a United States Army base in Korea while her father was serving, Amy grew up in a military family and learned early the values of resilience, adaptability, and service. These experiences shaped her commitment to mental‑health advocacy and her passion for creating safe, compassionate spaces for healing. Her practice reflects that mission: a place where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to reclaim their lives. Amy provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and trauma‑focused care through virtual appointments statewide. She is actively expanding her services to include veteran disability evaluations and future interventional treatments such as ketamine and Spravato for individuals with treatment‑resistant depression and PTSD. Beyond her clinical work, Amy volunteers with American Red Cross Disaster Health & Disaster Mental Health Services and Give an Hour, offering support to individuals and communities in crisis. Her dedication to service extends into her personal life as well — she is married to her retired Navy veteran husband, and together they share a blended family of three boys, one girl, and two grandchildren. Amy’s work is driven by a simple purpose: to help people feel safe enough to heal. Through her practice, her volunteer work, and her leadership as a woman in healthcare, she continues to build a legacy rooted in compassion, service, and meaningful impact.
Education & honors
Academic background and recognition
Undergraduate school
Wilkes University
MSN
2025- Awards & honors
- Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2026 Honoree — recognized for professional excellence and contributions to psychiatric‑mental health care Featured in The Wall Street Journal, 2026 — highlighted for leadership and innovation in trauma‑informed psychiatric practice
Personal
The person behind the professional profile
- Gender
- Female
- City
- Hollywood
- State / province
- FL
- Country
- United States
- Favorite business publication
- Psychiatric Times & Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry
- Hobbies / sports
- Traveling and exploring new cultures, food, and experiencesDiscovering great food Music and dancingReading across a wide range of genresKnitting Spending time with my dog, a dwarf English Bulldog named Clarabell
- Family
- I have been married for eight years to my retired Navy veteran husband. Together we have a blended family with three boys, one girl, and two grandchildren. I was born on a United States Army base in Korea and grew up in a military family, which shaped my values, resilience, and lifelong commitment to serving military members, veterans, and their families.
Websites & social
Professional work and public profiles