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Evan Donin is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the founder of Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc. With a background that uniquely bridges business and healthcare, Evan brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to psychiatric care that emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based treatment.

Originally beginning his professional career in the business world, Evan made a deliberate and values-driven decision to change paths at age 28, pursuing a career in mental health in order to provide meaningful, high-quality care to individuals navigating complex emotional and psychological challenges. He began his clinical journey as a psychiatric registered nurse at Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center in New York, where he gained foundational experience working with youth in acute psychiatric settings. He later advanced to a psychiatric RN role at Zucker Hillside Hospital (Northwell Health), one of the region’s leading psychiatric facilities, where he worked in high-acuity, fast-paced inpatient environments.

Evan earned his Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health from Adelphi University, graduating in December 2021. He became nationally board certified as a PMHNP-BC in March 2022 and subsequently obtained licensure as a nurse practitioner in both New York and Florida.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Evan has worked in busy outpatient psychiatric practices and in remote treatment settings serving individuals impacted by workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, apartment fires, and sexual assault. This work deepened his commitment to trauma-informed care and reinforced the importance of treating each patient within the full context of their lived experience.

In February 2025, Evan founded Sunshine Mental Wellness Associates Inc., and since late November 2025 he has dedicated himself exclusively to private practice. He provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to adults. His clinical approach is grounded in quality, compassion, and respect, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming care. Evan strives to create a supportive, collaborative treatment environment where patients feel heard, validated, and empowered in their mental health journey