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I am Sharon Atwood, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of dedicated clinical experience. I hold active, unrestricted licenses in Florida, New York, California, and Idaho, and I specialize in serving adults aged 18 and older through both telehealth and outpatient settings.

My educational foundation reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence. I earned my Associate in Science and Diploma in Nursing before completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology magna cum laude from Kean University. I then pursued my Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University and a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health from the University of Miami, both achieved summa cum laude. I maintain dual board certifications through ANCC and AANP, and I am a proud member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the California Association of Nurse Practitioners.

My clinical background spans diverse settings, including adult and geriatric primary care, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, hospital consultation, assisted living environments, and outpatient psychiatric medication management. This breadth of experience equips me to confidently address a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, sleep disturbances, and complex co-occurring presentations. I welcome individuals with treatment-resistant symptoms.

My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and rooted in genuine partnership. I combine psychiatric medication management with integrative health practices, examining how sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress, and social connection shape your overall wellbeing. I believe that meaningful progress flourishes when expert care is paired with healthy lifestyle.

I'm warm, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, efficient and approachable.

Hi, and welcome! I am Joy Nnebe, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am thrilled you’re considering working with me.

I have 8 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, and more, using approaches like CBT therapy and trauma-informed care. I aim to provide simple, non-judgemental, supportive, and personalized care to help you feel understood and empowered on your mental health journey.

I am a triple board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry, family, and women's health, so have experience caring for a diverse client population. I've worked several years in each specialty and settled in psychiatry, where my passion lies. I specialize in the medication management of depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and more. Because of my training in women's health, I am uniquely qualified in the psychiatric care of women during pregnancy and postpartum.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a focus on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and talk therapy. I offer telepsychiatry and tele psychotherapy providing care for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions at kel health and wellness

20 year plus experience in varied mental health venues -- private office, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, clinic-based case management.

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), my goal is to effectively treat and support individuals living with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. I dedicate my time and expertise to delivering transparent, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and patient-centered care. I also advocate for my patients’ rights and overall well-being to help them achieve recovery and optimal health.

I earned my master’s degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, where I graduated with honors. My clinical expertise includes depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, SUD, and additional mental health concerns. I incorporate integrative, evidence-based, and holistic treatment modalities into my practice. Along with providing psychotherapy, I also manage medications as part of comprehensive care.

As a PMHNP, I strive to treat every patient with dignity, safety, efficacy, equity, and compassion while honoring their identities, values, and religious or cultural beliefs.

Mental health and physical health impact each other profoundly. I have a keen understanding of that with years of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner at the same time. I specialize in depressive, mood, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. I am fascinated with integrative medicine and oriental philosophy and their utility in current evidence-based psychotherapy.