Sharika Driscoll

she/her

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Board certified

Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attack, Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders

Medication/Psychiatry

14 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance

Sharika doesn't accept any insurers.

Check-out the out-of-pocket rates below.

Self pay

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$300

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

About Sharika

My name is Sharika Driscoll, I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years. Serving patients across the lifespan providing care in treating many common mental health disorders. Highly knowledgeable in diagnosing, managing medications and providing psychotherapy.

My approach in providing care is to take on a holistic approach in providing care. Providing individualized care to patients, educating patients, their families, and communities. Serving as a patient advocate in providing safe, efficient care.

I expect every patient to gain insight, coping skills, and more effective behavioral changes that we assist in meeting every goal set

"I chose this career because I want to be the professional advocate who helps patients believe in their potential again. My goal is to support individuals through their darkest moments and provide a safe space where healing can finally begin. "

Get to know Sharika

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I have always had the passion to treat and manage clients with mental health needs.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I have experience in working with early childhood to the geriatric population.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I wish that patients realized that mental health doesn't stop normal life goals. Everyone is equal and taking the first step reaching out for help with mental health needs is an important step.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Clients can expect active listening skills, gain understanding of their diagnosis, comfortability, and gain a trusting relationship.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I have the ability to adapt to any ethnicity group in providing care.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I tailor therapy to meet every clients needs by proper diagnosis, symptoms, in finding out what works better for the client.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Panic Attack, Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Body Image Issues, Body Dysmorphia, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Antisocial Personality, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Agoraphobia, Addiction, Coping Skills, Chronic Illness/Pain, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Infidelity, Impulse Control Disorders, Grief, Gender Identity / Transgender, Military / Veteran, Men’s Issues, Marital & Premarital, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Psychosis, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Spirituality, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, School Issues, Relationships

ApproachesDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family / Marital, Faith-Based Counseling, Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Somatic, Reality Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic