Board certified
Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anxiety, Trauma / PTSD
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Shirley
Shirley Hudson is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized care to adult clients. She began her health career treating patients in various settings including spinal cord injury, intensive care, hematology, oncology, and medical-surgical units. As a Christian, Shirley understands there is still a stigma attached to mental illness in many churches. She also has a mission to reduce the stigma of psychiatric disorders by educating clients, families, and the community about mental health disorders.
After years as a registered nurse, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Old Dominion University. Through her years at the hospital bedside and clinic, Shirley saw a need for more psychiatric care providers. To help increase access to mental health services, she earned her Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Shirley believes that the best patient outcomes are built on the foundation of a strong and authentic patient/provider partnership. She values the client as an integral part of the treatment team and works diligently to provide education about all aspects of the mutually agreed-upon treatment plan.
"As a woman who has treated patients in multiple specialties from all walks of life, I understand the unique yet common goal of every person to achieve a life of peace, happiness, and success; and I am excited, humbled, and privileged to help clients on their journey."
Get to know Shirley
Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?
I became a PMHNP to increase access to psychiatric and mental health services to the community.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am most excited to work with clients who are ready to take an active role in improving their health.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
Each person is unique, valued, and worthy of respect.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
In my first session I want to establish a strong patient provider relationship, and make the patient feel comfortable to be open and honest.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, hiking, biking, reading, indulging in afternoon tea, and spending time with friends.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 9 years
- Graduating institute
- Old Dominion University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Nursing
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