Karen M. Rightler, PMHNP-BC

Karen Rightler, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Lead at Solandis Mental Health providing individualized psychiatric care for children ages 6 and older, adolescents, and adults.

 Karen holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University in California and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York.

Karen and the Solandis Mental Health team provide in-person care in Orange County, including Garden Grove and Lake Forest, as well as telehealth services for patients throughout California.

She brings extensive nursing experience across inpatient care, home-based care management, and hospital case management, with a specialized focus on behavioral health and psychiatric care.

Main Services

• Psychiatric Medication Management: Evaluation, prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications based on each patient’s symptoms and treatment needs.
• …Psychiatric Diagnostics: Comprehensive clinical assessments to identify and better understand mental health conditions before and during treatment.
• Psychological Evaluations: Detailed reviews of mental health history, symptoms, lifestyle, and related factors to support individualized treatment planning.
• Mental Health Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD: Specialized psychiatric support for a range of behavioral health and mood-related conditions.

With her exceptional combination of nursing, therapy, and psychiatry skills, Karen Rightler is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of her clients, empowering them to overcome challenges, find healing, and lead fulfilling lives.