Who We Are
Blue Ocean Mental Health
Blue Ocean Mental Health offers a safe, supportive environment where individuals can find the help they need for emotional and mental health struggles.
At Blue Ocean Mental Health we believe in client voice and that everyone deserves to have care tailored to their own unique individual needs and goals for the best possible outcomes.
Compassionate Care
We approach every patient with empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being.
Client-Centered
Your voice matters. We tailor every treatment plan to your unique needs, goals, and preferences.
Evidence-Based
Our treatments are grounded in the latest research and clinical best practices in psychiatric care.
Our Philosophy
The Blue Ocean Strategy
According to Harvard Business Review, W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne wrote one of the most influential articles of all time: “Blue Ocean Strategy.”
In the field of business, the Blue Ocean represents a vast, unknown and uncontested space where you have the freedom to explore and create your own market. Likewise, in our life journeys, if we had the freedom to find our own place, focus on our own strengths and competencies, the opportunities are endless.
Meet Your Provider
Esder Shin, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Esder Shin is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. With a patient-centered approach, Esder combines medication management expertise with a holistic understanding of mental health, ensuring each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Esder’s approach integrates the latest psychiatric medications with functional medicine principles and behavioral health strategies. She specializes in complex medication management, diagnostic clarification, and helping patients achieve lasting mental health improvements through collaborative, evidence-based care.
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Expert in medication management and psychiatric evaluations
- Specializes in telepsychiatry and virtual mental health care
- Proficient in GeneSight® pharmacogenomic testing
- Treats 8+ mental health conditions with evidence-based approaches
- Offers both virtual and in-person appointments throughout California
- Serving Los Angeles, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and surrounding communities
Credentials & Expertise
- Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Specializes in medication management and psychiatric evaluations
- Expert in telepsychiatry and virtual mental health care
- Proficient in GeneSight® pharmacogenomic testing
- Treats anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, and panic disorders
