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"I am passionate about understanding your unique needs and helping you achieve your goals. Let's make something great together!"

Catherine Scott is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Catherine understands the weight of mental health struggles and provides a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can manage stress, improve relationships, navigate change, and foster growth and healing. Catherine’s Ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and seeks clarity, coping strategies, and emotional balance.

Catherine has a Master’s in Nursing from Walden State University. They believe everyone’s journey is unique, and with the right support, transformation is possible. Catherine provides medication management as well as compassionate guidance, practical tools, and a safe space for growth.

Struggling with mental health can feel isolating, but no one has to face it alone. You deserve support, understanding, and a space to heal. Whether you are battling anxiety, depression, or life's other challenges, help is available. Take the first step today–hope starts here!

"Mental health challenges do not define who you are but are something you experience. Asking for help is a courageous first step. "

Keleigh Jefferson is a Doctorate Prepared Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who is passionate about providing evidence-based and individualized care to teens and adults who are seeking assistance in coping with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, stress management, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, and self-esteem management. She believes it is crucial to evaluate the interconnectedness of a patient's environment, emotions, culture, physical health, spiritual beliefs, and relationships in order to gain a deeper understanding of their goals for improving health and wellness. Keleigh has 11 years of clinical experience in healthcare working in a variety of specialties including public health, maternal and child health, and psychiatry.

Keleigh Jefferson's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Hampton University, a Master of Science with a focus on psychiatric mental health from the University of South Alabama, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on psychiatric mental health from the University of South Alabama.

Keleigh Jefferson is highly committed to the well-being of her clients. She provides a unique environment that not only focuses on medication management but also provides empowerment, boosts confidence, and improves resilience. She values the client as an essential member of the treatment team and seeks to develop a collaborative relationship with her clients in order to assist them in meeting their treatment goals. Keleigh Jefferson's education and experience in providing care across the lifespan enable her to support you as you journey through varying life stages.

"I am a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with years of experience. "

Chioma Okoro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BC-PMHNP) with over 13 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in working with adults and seniors who are experiencing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, and other psychiatric conditions.

She graduated with her Master's degree in Nursing honors from Walden University, as well as her Master's degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes evidence-based practices, with a patient-centered approach and active listening and therapeutic communication skills, alongside her medication management techniques.

Chioma’s favorite quote when providing care to her patients is “You are not alone. You are seen. I am with you. You are not alone.” — Shonda Rhimes. She is confident that she will help her patients to achieve remission of their symptoms and psychosocial functioning. Chioma looks forward to working with you to address whatever is troubling you, session by session.

"I believe it is essential that you feel heard and are an active participant in your care."

Trisha Paniagua is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, trauma, panic disorders, and personality disorders. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she first worked as an LVN, then a psychiatric RN. Trisha is passionate about educating patients in managing life’s challenges and diminishing the stigma surrounding mental healthcare.

Trisha received her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She utilizes listening, motivational interviewing, and education on disease processes and medications to lead patients to a well thought out treatment plan.

Trisha understands that mental health is part of a person’s whole body health. She looks forward to helping you understand your diagnosis and make progress towards a better quality of life. Schedule your first session today!