About Zara Psychiatry

Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or seeking long-term support, Zara Psychiatry is here to help you heal, grow, and thrive.

At Zara Psychiatry, we are committed to delivering compassionate, personalized mental health care to individuals and families in Phoenix, Arizona. Our practice is led by Josephine Smith, MSN, RNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in the mental health field.

Your Trusted Psychiatric Provider in Phoenix

Supporting Mental Wellness and Brighter Lives.

Josephine Smith, MSN, RNP, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. Josephine specializes in evaluating and treating conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Josephine believes that effective mental health care begins with trust, understanding, and a strong therapeutic relationship. Her approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel heard and respected. By working collaboratively with each patient, she develops personalized treatment plans designed to support long-term mental wellness.

She is deeply committed to helping individuals improve their emotional well-being and achieve a better quality of life. Josephine combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to ensure every individual receives thoughtful and personalized care.

Outside of her clinical work, Josephine enjoys reading, volunteering, staying active through fitness, and learning about different cultures—experiences that help her maintain a well-rounded perspective and strengthen the care she provides to her patients.

Josephine Smith

MSN, RNP, PMHNP-BC

At Zara Psychiatry, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and grow in resilience and self-understanding. Josephine’s dedication to lifelong learning, cultural awareness, and holistic well-being enriches the care she provides and allows her to meet each individual with empathy and respect.