At our integrative and reproductive psychiatry practice, we envision a world where mental health care honors the individuality of each person- recognizing that not everyone fits neatly within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). We are committed to patient-centered care that integrates biological, psychological, social, and hormonal dimensions, respecting the complexity of each patient’s story. Our approach is collaborative, compassionate, and holistic, with a specialized focus on reproductive mental health and the art of de-prescribing, minimizing medications when appropriate to restore balance and empower healing from within. Positive mental health is more than merely the absence of mental illness; it is wellness.
About Your Psychiatrist in Bonita Springs
Physician-owned and operated
Dr. Brittany Ranieri, D.O.
Founder + Psychiatrist
Dr. Brittany Ranieri is a psychiatrist in Bonita Springs specializing in integrative and reproductive mental health. She founded Salt and Light Psychiatry, PLLC. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, she takes a whole-person approach to care, honoring the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. Known for her warmth and attentive listening, Dr. Ranieri blends scientific expertise with deep compassion, creating treatment plans that are as individualized as the patients she serves.
Dr. Ranieri completed her undergraduate studies at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Behavior Change. Dr. Ranieri earned her medical degree from Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and pursued her psychiatry residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, where she founded the program’s Reproductive Psychiatry Track. She received Perinatal Mental Health - Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. She also obtained certification in the Integrative Psychiatry Track through the University of Arizona - Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, further deepening her commitment to holistic, evidence-based care.
Her clinical expertise includes mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, and complex hormonal-related mood changes, with a specialized focus on reproductive psychiatry. She is particularly passionate about the art of de-prescribing, reducing or simplifying medications when appropriate to help restore balance and promote healing from within.
Though not originally from Southwest Florida, Dr. Ranieri has had a lifelong connection to the area, vacationing in Bonita Springs with her family for over two decades. Today, she is proud to serve the community that has long felt like a second home. In founding Salt + Light Psychiatry, Dr. Ranieri’s vision is to create a safe haven for mental health care—where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their journey toward true wellness.
Our practice name
Salt of the earth, light of the world.
The name Salt + Light Psychiatry is inspired by Matthew 5:13–16, which calls us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. It speaks to a life marked by authenticity, integrity, and hope - values that form the foundation of our practice.
Because you're more than a diagnosis
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Because you're more than a diagnosis 〰️
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