Psychiatric services (medication management) in Phoenix, AZ

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of experience supporting individuals facing complex mental health needs. My background includes acute inpatient care, outpatient treatment, and work with military members and first responders. I am particularly sensitive to the experiences of those who have served and those who often feel unseen. My goal is always to help each person feel safe, respected, and cared for.

I hold a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. My approach to care is thoughtful and intentional. I believe in conservative medication management and aim for the best results with the least amount needed. I am also transitioning toward a more holistic and metabolic approach because everything in the body is connected.

I know how discouraging it can feel when you’re not listened to or your concerns are overlooked. I will take the time to understand your story, honor your goals, and work with you to find clarity and healing. I promise to do my best to make you feel truly seen, supported, and heard.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 33 years of experience specializing in the treatment of mood and psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey. I value an individualized approach to care, recognizing that no two people experience life the same way. With decades of clinical knowledge and dedication to mental health, I am committed to helping clients navigate challenges and discover tools to improve their overall well-being.

I earned my Master’s in Advanced Practice Nursing from Walden University, where I strengthened my ability to combine evidence-based practices with compassionate care. My approach integrates talk therapy and medication management, tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring that treatment aligns with their goals and experiences.

I believe that meaningful progress begins with partnership. Whether you are seeking treatment, support, or guidance, I will walk alongside you in developing the tools needed to face life’s obstacles. Together, we can create positive and lasting change, helping you to feel more balanced, resilient, and hopeful in your journey forward.

Christopher Card is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has 22 years of experience providing counseling and support services to families and individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life transitions. Christopher is also a nationally Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional (CSOTP). 

Christopher completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Ashford University and his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Arizona State University. He utilizes a variety of strength-based therapeutic interventions with emphasis on mindfulness-based strategies to help clients heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral and emotional difficulties. Clients can then build on these strengths and skills to pursue new and meaningful goals and live the life they want to live.

Christopher strives to form warm, genuine, and collaborative relationships with each client so you can courageously and safely explore painful memories of the past, become grounded and peaceful in the present, and look to the future with a sense of excitement and optimism.

Carol Whitescarver is a Clinical Social Worker, independently licensed in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Arizona. She has 24 years of social work and psychotherapy practice with individuals and groups. Carol graduated from Marymount College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology, and from Fordham University with a Master’s in Social Work. She has worked in outpatient treatment programs in her community and with veterans and active-duty army members and their families, as well as in residential programs for TBI, substance abuse, and mental illness within the Veterans Health Administration.

She currently works with adults who seek supportive and in-depth therapy for trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anger/behavioral issues, grief, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. Carol believes that each person has the ability and innate knowledge to grow and change, and that therapy must be creative, dynamic, and tailored to the individual. Whether using creativity, images, or more traditional talk therapy, her philosophy tends toward positive psychology that is strength-based, trauma-informed, flexible, enjoyable, and aligned with a person’s desired lifestyle. Carol believes that therapists must be genuine and able to create a ‘sacred space’ that is safe and supportive so that clients can relax and sense that they are respected, valued, and understood. A trusting therapeutic relationship that addresses Mind/Body/Spirit is essential to the process of growth and change, and Carol believes that humor, play, forgiveness, creativity, and gratitude practice hold a strong place in psychotherapy. Creativity, regardless of how it is expressed, is life-affirming and an extremely important asset when redesigning one’s life.

Perhaps you need a safe place to tell your truth, feel understood and accepted, learn new skills in coping or problem solving, or brainstorm your ideas/goals. Carol is an experienced therapist who will join you in your search for your authentic self, and in your understanding or repair of the past and old stories you hold. Therapy work with Carol includes compassion, warmth, humor, challenge, curiosity, and flexibility. She will help you find strengths, the courage to use your true voice, and the confidence to break free of patterns that no longer serve you well.

Michelle Zyla is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She helps patients of all ages and backgrounds with issues including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder. Her work in several different care settings has given her an unmatched skillset in understanding medical systems and providing mental health care. Michelle uses a personalized approach with clients with goals of a happier life and a brighter future.

Michelle received her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Maryville University. She employs therapeutic and evidence-based treatments in her practice, including psychotherapy and medication management. Michelle evaluates all aspects of life when assessing a client’s needs and works to establish physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Michelle will listen to your concerns with a compassionate ear and provide you with long-term methods to help manage symptoms and support recovery. She is excited to collaborate to make life-changing improvements. Schedule an appointment with her today!