Psychiatric services (medication management) in Philadelphia, PA

Guy-Edgard Doltaire is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. He employs a compassionate and diverse approach to mental health care, emphasizing clinical expertise and cultivating meaningful relationships with his clients and their families. His work with children and adolescents, especially those facing ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, is vital as these individuals often require specialized support. His experience with grief, postpartum depression, and chronic pain management highlights his versatility in tackling a broad spectrum of emotional and psychological challenges.

Guy-Edgard received his Master’s in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. His holistic approach integrates traditional and contemporary mental health interventions while maintaining an awareness of the cultural factors that influence how cognitive health is understood and addressed.

Guy-Edgard’s experience growing up in a community where mental health was stigmatized and psychotic crises were often misunderstood gave him a unique empathy and understanding of the challenges families face in addressing mental health issues in environments where such topics remain taboo. He looks forward to prioritizing your mental health.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of experience and a foundation in family primary care. Since beginning my nursing career in 2011, I’ve dedicated my work to helping adults manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I specialize in supporting clients as they build healthy coping skills, strengthen resilience, and feel empowered to move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Wilkes University. Combining my medical and mental health background, I provide holistic, evidence-based care tailored to each person’s unique story. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy focused on balance, insight, and emotional well-being.

Taking the first step toward care can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through a thoughtful blend of medication management and supportive therapy, I’ll partner with you to find balance, stability, and renewed hope. Together, we’ll build the foundation for lasting wellness and growth.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life transitions. My approach is grounded in warmth, understanding, and collaboration, with a focus on helping clients feel supported as they work toward healing, insight, and emotional balance.

I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Temple University. My clinical experience allows me to integrate evidence-based psychiatric care with a person-centered approach, supporting clients as they navigate complex emotional challenges and develop effective coping strategies at a pace that feels right for them. 

Wherever you are in your mental health journey, you deserve compassion, understanding, and care that honors your individual needs. When you feel ready, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you as you take the next step toward healing, clarity, and lasting emotional well-being.  

Sydney Vaughn is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with over 3 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She specializes in working with children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, behavioral challenges, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Sydney has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum.

Sydney earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. Her clinical training includes crisis intervention and inpatient psychiatric care, equipping her to respond with empathy and insight in high-stress environments. Sydney’s approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and rooted in compassion.

Sydney creates a calm, affirming space where clients feel heard and supported. She guides individuals to reconnect with their inner voice and navigate life’s challenges at their own pace. Whether you’re managing anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt, Sydney helps you exhale, heal, and move forward with confidence.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 31 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns. I support individuals seeking clarity, symptom relief, and improved daily functioning through thoughtful, individualized treatment.

I earned my master’s degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and holistic, integrating psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, coping strategies, and lifestyle interventions. I coordinate care with families, therapists, schools, and providers when appropriate.

I understand how overwhelming emotional and behavioral concerns can feel, and you do not have to navigate them alone. I am committed to meeting you where you are and partnering with you to create meaningful, sustainable change. When you are ready, I welcome the opportunity to support you on your path forward.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 27 years of experience. I specialize in trauma recovery and helping clients heal from PTSD, dissociation, depression, and anxiety. My approach blends medication management with grounding techniques, psychoeducation, and supportive care. I create a safe, structured space where clients feel heard and empowered to rebuild trust, resilience, and connection. Healing is possible, and I’m here to walk with you through it.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. My approach is structured and supportive, focusing on finding the right treatment to stabilize mood, reduce distress, and improve daily functioning through compassionate and collaborative care.

I know how hard it can be to ask for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You deserve care that’s thoughtful, respectful, and tailored to you. I offer a safe, structured space where you can feel heard and supported. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule an appointment.

Crystal Somerville is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in various mental health settings, including in-home therapy services, crisis, mobile therapy, and outpatient services, as well as residential boot camp for gang members/juvenile offenders from inner city Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland. Crystal works with families, couples, adults, and adolescent clients seeking help in managing issues related to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, adjustment, panic disorders, behavioral issues, and self-injurious behaviors. 

Crystal completed both her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion-Youth Ministry and her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. She is trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) for teen substance abuse, behavioral therapy, CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Crystal utilizes a very honest, direct, client-centered approach. She also enjoys incorporating art into therapy. 

Crystal seeks to establish a strong, therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals. Her mission is not to judge, but to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and encourage healing.

Sandra Ezeukwu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of healthcare experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in crisis intervention and as an acute care nurse at three different teaching hospitals in Pennsylvania. Sandra specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADD, ADHD, ASD), anxiety disorders, and chronic mental illness through meticulous psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapeutic intervention. She treats clients of all ages.

Sandra obtained her Master's in Nursing from Walden University. She uses a personalized approach to treatment, combining cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and other research-backed strategies to develop coping skills and achieve long-term stability.

Whether you're navigating life transitions, stress, or persistent mental health challenges, Sandra offers a safe, supportive space to explore treatment plans that work for you. She values client involvement, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice with patients and families. Schedule an appointment today!

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to adults and adolescents. I specialize in supporting individuals managing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances. My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy to help clients restore balance, strengthen resilience, and build emotional wellness.

I earned a Master’s in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. My approach integrates medication management and supportive therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together to build insight, foster healing, and achieve lasting growth.

I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but it’s a powerful step toward healing. I’m here to listen, support, and guide you at your pace. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that honors your story and supports your goals so you can move forward feeling balanced, understood, and empowered.

Russell Bohner is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has worked with psychiatric patients for over 21 years. Through his education and previous practice experience, Russell has accumulated a wide range of experiences working with people from adolescents to the elderly.

Russell started his career in psychiatry as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and worked his way to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Wilkes University before obtaining his Nurse Practitioner (NP) license. Russell believes that healing, both physical and emotional, must involve a complete and holistic approach to assessing one's problems, finding solutions, and ultimately providing healing to the mind, body, and soul. This is accomplished through the development of a nurturing, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with his patients. Medication management and supportive counseling are the primary modalities utilized.

Russell seeks to establish a positive and productive therapeutic relationship with you to provide wholeness and psychiatric wellness that will ultimately allow you to work toward your life's goals with confidence, dignity, and respect.

Brighid Shea is a Resident Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.

Brighid completed her Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Brighid aims to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of her clients; rooted in the internal family systems model, she incorporates acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches into treatment.

Life can be complicated, messy, and confusing — our problems often feel unsolvable, and pain can feel unending. By empowering you to turn toward the messiness and embrace life's challenges with self-compassion and confidence, Brighid can help you to create and maintain lasting change and resiliency to face adversity.

Shiela is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns that include: depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep/insomnia, and other concerns not listed. Shiela is passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. As a PMHNP, Shiela's role includes providing education, advocating for mental health, providing therapy, and managing medication. 

Shiela completed her post-graduate studies at Walden University and obtained her Master's in Nursing, specializing in psychiatric mental health enabling her to become board certified PMHNP. Shiela possesses strong clinical skills and has the natural ability to build a rapport and trusting relationship with her clients. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral health therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused, faith-based, person-centered techniques into treatment. 

We all go through challenges in life. Shiela is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever challenges you are struggling with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today!