Jayanta K. Pal, MD

Collaborating Psychiatrist

Dr. Jayanta K. Pal is a board-certified psychiatrist and Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with more than 25 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care across inpatient and outpatient settings. He has extensive experience evaluating and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and complex psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Pal completed his psychiatry residency training at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of clinical and leadership roles, including as an Inpatient Medical Director at Princeton House Behavioral Health, part of Penn Medicine, and has provided psychiatric care across private practice, community mental health, and correctional settings.

As a collaborating psychiatrist with Fortitude Mental Health Group, Dr. Pal brings more than 25 years of psychiatric experience and clinical expertise to support the practice’s commitment to thoughtful, high-quality patient care.

Nicole Chittum, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
Founder & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner and founder of Fortitude Mental Health Group. She provides telehealth psychiatric care to adults throughout California, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, stress-related concerns, and sleep difficulties.

Nicole believes that effective psychiatric care begins with taking the time to truly understand each person—their experiences, concerns, goals, and what matters most to them. Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and individualized, with an emphasis on creating a supportive, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.

She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment planning grounded in evidence-based care. Rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation, Nicole considers the broader picture of each patient’s well-being and works collaboratively to develop treatment plans that are both clinically sound and meaningful to the individual.

Her goal is to help patients better understand their mental health, feel confident in their care, and make meaningful progress toward greater stability and long-term wellness.