About Us
The Bravo Mental Wellness (BMW) Experience
Waiting Room at 174 Mine Lake Court
Bravo Mental Wellness has been serving the triangle area since 2023. Sasha Bravo founded the organization, believing that there was a better way to provide mental health services. Bravo Mental Wellness provides a holistic approach to mental health treatment that is evidenced-based, efficient but thorough, and patient-centered. Whether this is your first time in care or your eightieth, we offer a judgement-free environment in which to explore what medication might be the most appropriate choice for you.
We partner with many local psychotherapists to provide a well-rounded approach to your treatment. We have worked with many conditions including bipolar disorder, ADHD, and treatment resistant depression. While no one is turned away due to the complexity of their condition or their current medications, Bravo Mental Wellness only practices evidence-based medicine; therefore, we may not be able to continue your current treatment regimen if it is deemed inappropriate for your long term health and wellness.
Our Staff
Sasha Bravo
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Board Certified
Sasha Bravo completed her MSN at East Tennessee State University and her BSN at Western Carolina University. She was awarded an “Outstanding ABSN Student” award when she graduated from Western Carolina’s accelerated Bachelors Degree in Nursing program in 2012. She also has a second bachelor’s degree in psychology from UNC-Asheville, where she graduated summa cum laude. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Sasha worked as a psychiatric-mental health RN at UNC Healthcare in Chapel Hill and Mission Hospital in Asheville, where she gained experience working with patients with severe and persistent mental health issues.
Sasha works with people of all backgrounds to help them overcome problems through medication, natural treatments, and brief supportive therapy. She is able to treat patients ages 16 and up. She utilizes a patient-centered approach to help patients achieve their goals for wellness and recovery. While Sasha treats patients with varying diagnoses, she is particularly passionate about women’s health as well as bipolar spectrum illnesses. Her favorite quote regarding mental health comes from author John Green: “There is hope even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”
Richardo Moniz
Office Manager
Richardo joined Bravo Mental Wellness (BMW) in 2023 as the practice's Office Manager. He oversees all daily operations including billing, scheduling, and other administrative duties. He is grateful to be able to work remotely the majority of his hours, as this enables him to spend more time with his family and enhances his overall work-life balance.
Richardo has a diverse background that includes time spent in the military. He was deployed twice, first to Afghanistan and then Iraq. When he returned home, he struggled with his own mental wellness and can personally relate to the struggles of others for this reason. Richardo has an undergraduate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management and a master's degree in Management and Leadership. His favorite quote about mental health is from Fred Rogers (better known as "Mr. Rogers"): "Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary."