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Alana Ward, PMHNP

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Alana Ward, PMHNP

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Biography

Alana Ward is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Alan has been practicing since 2018 and has experience with individuals of all ages. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Alana worked as a registered nurse in critical care and psychiatry. As a PMHNP, she has experience working on inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatric units, as well as providing psychiatric evaluations and consultations to individuals on medical units and emergency rooms at hospitals. Alana is very experienced working in outpatient settings managing various psychiatric diagnoses. She has also helped manage individuals in long term care facilities and assisted living facilities. When Alana is not providing direct patient care, she will on occasion help with instructing future nurses at Kent State University. Alana graduated with her Master's of Science in Nursing from Kent State University, and is board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center. Alana enjoys treating a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and various psychotic disorders. She believes in client-centered care, where clients get a say in their treatment in order to help make them feel their best. Alana truly believes that therapy is a crucial part of successfully treating any mental health diagnosis, in combination with medication management when warranted. Alana likes to add mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to her medication management appointments to help individuals receive effective, quality care.

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Expertise and specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma

Education and training

  • ‍Kent State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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Languages spoken

English

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Jose Cruz, PMHNP

Jose Cruz, PMHNP

Jose Cruz is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over eight years of experience providing outpatient and community-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. He earned his nursing degree from Oregon Health & Science University, completed his PMHNP training, and later received a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He has experience treating mood, anxiety, and attention-related disorders and has additional training in integrative and functional medicine.

Jose takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach, partnering with patients through open communication and shared decision-making. He integrates medication management, supportive therapy, and healthy lifestyle strategies to support whole-person wellness. He strives to create a calm, inclusive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and achieve meaningful goals.

Jose begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient's symptoms, history, and goals. Together, they develop an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and lifestyle strategies. Follow-up visits focus on monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and adjusting treatment to support lasting improvement.

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KY

NY

KS

IA

OR

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Kentucky
New York
Kansas
Iowa
Oregon

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Jason Martin, PMHNP

Jason Martin, PMHNP

Jason Martin is a Board-Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience providing psychiatric care in outpatient and inpatient settings. He earned his MSN from the University of Cincinnati and is also a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist through The American Nutrition Association. Jason brings extensive experience from 32 years of military service, including work in combat zones and hospitals throughout the United States and abroad, as well as four years serving as an Assertive Community Treatment Team provider.

Jason creates a warm, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and valued. He believes in open communication and works collaboratively with patients to establish clear treatment goals. His approach emphasizes partnership, trust, and individualized care that honors each patient’s unique needs and experiences.

Jason begins by developing a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. He collaborates with patients to create personalized treatment plans that align with their goals and preferences. Through medication management, psychotherapy, and nutritional and dietary support, Jason focuses on building lasting relationships while providing comprehensive, evidence-based care.

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ID

IA

NY

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Idaho
Iowa
New York

View Grace Kim, PMHNP

Grace Kim, PMHNP

Grace Kim, PMHNP

Grace Kim is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing outpatient psychiatric care for adults. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and Master of Science in Nursing from the Yale School of Nursing. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders. Her experiences as a loved one, patient, psychiatric nurse, and provider have shaped her commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Grace believes care should feel like a conversation, not a checklist. She creates a safe, respectful environment where patients feel heard and empowered. She views each person as a whole individual with unique experiences, strengths, and values. Through open communication and shared decision-making, she helps patients understand their options and find an approach that supports their goals.

Grace begins by understanding each patient’s story, including their concerns, history, lifestyle, and goals. She collaborates on individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, therapy recommendations, lifestyle strategies, and care coordination when appropriate. Follow-up visits focus on progress, challenges, and adjusting treatment to meet each patient’s evolving needs.

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MA

CT

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Massachusetts
Connecticut

View Agerie Ejigu, PMHNP

Agerie Ejigu, PMHNP

Agerie Ejigu, PMHNP

Agerie Ejigu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and graduate of Shenandoah University with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She provides telehealth psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults, with experience treating anxiety, depression, autism, trauma-related conditions, ADHD, and OCD. Agerie combines evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy to help patients work toward improved mental wellness.

Agerie believes the foundation of effective care begins with listening. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable being themselves. She views treatment as a partnership and collaborates with each patient to develop a plan that aligns with their goals, values, and lifestyle. Her goal is for patients to feel heard, informed, and hopeful throughout their journey.

Agerie begins each visit by learning about each patient’s story, concerns, and goals for treatment. Together, she develops a personalized care plan that may include medication management, practical coping strategies, and ongoing support. She regularly evaluates progress, answers questions, and adjusts treatment as patients’ needs evolve.

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MD

VA

DC

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Maryland
Virginia
Washington D.C.

View Adam Keller, PMHNP

Adam Keller, PMHNP

Adam Keller, PMHNP

Adam Keller is a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience dedicated to improving patient quality of life. He earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, with clinical training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Womack Army Medical Center. He retired from the U.S. Army after 25+ years of service, including leadership roles as Chief of a multidisciplinary Department of Mental Health and Installation Director of Psychological Health. He has worked in inpatient, outpatient, academic, and administrative settings.

Adam fosters a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and engaged in care, emphasizing open communication and collaborative goals. He uses a patient-centered approach integrating medication management, education, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy. He treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders, and PTSD using a trauma-informed approach.

Initial evaluations include comprehensive assessment of history, concerns, and goals using shared decision-making to create individualized treatment plans. He prioritizes a collaborative environment that builds trust and encourages active participation. Follow-ups are scheduled regularly to monitor progress, adjust treatment, and support long-term wellness.

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NM

NY

AZ

NV

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New Mexico
New York
Arizona
Nevada

View Kelly Campbell-Wigington, PMHNP

Kelly Campbell-Wigington, PMHNP

Kelly Campbell-Wigington, PMHNP

Kelly Campbell Wigington is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 10 years of experience in a variety of settings, including internal medicine. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Gulf Coast University. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that supports long-term wellness and individualized treatment planning.

Kelly provides care with a warm, caring, and supportive approach centered on shared decision-making. She welcomes each patient's preferred treatment strategies and works collaboratively to develop goals that reflect their individual needs and priorities.

Kelly begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient's life story, along with their personal and family history, in a comprehensive and empathetic way. She uses this information to develop individualized treatment plans that align with each patient's goals.

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MA

DC

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Massachusetts
Washington D.C.

View Tonya Farris, PMHNP

Tonya Farris, PMHNP

Tonya Farris, PMHNP

Tonya Farris, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 6.5 years of advanced practice experience and more than 20 years in psychiatric nursing. She has provided inpatient and outpatient care for adults with PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, OCD, personality disorders, and ADHD. Tonya earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University and is committed to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Tonya takes a whole-person, patient-centered approach, recognizing the connection between emotional, physical, and social well-being. She listens with empathy, values open communication, and partners with patients to create personalized treatment plans that reflect their goals and preferences. She believes shared decision-making and a respectful, supportive environment help patients achieve lasting recovery.

Tonya begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, reviewing medical history, symptoms, past treatments, medications, and treatment goals. She encourages questions and collaboration when developing care plans. Follow-up visits focus on monitoring progress, adjusting treatment as needed, providing psychoeducation, reinforcing healthy coping skills, and empowering patients to take an active role in their long-term mental wellness.

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IA

KS

NV

NY

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Iowa
Kansas
Nevada
New York

View Deanna Fresquez Mynatt, PMHNP

Deanna Fresquez Mynatt, PMHNP

Deanna Fresquez Mynatt, PMHNP

Joy Mynatt, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from New Mexico State University and has years of experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr. Mynatt specializes in medication management for anxiety disorders, OCD, major depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, and ADHD.

Joy Mynatt values open communication and partners with patients to set clear, meaningful treatment goals. She creates a warm, supportive environment where individuals feel heard and respected. Her approach emphasizes holistic, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Joy begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. She develops individualized treatment plans aligned with those goals, provides medication management, and incorporates targeted psychotherapies to support overall progress and well-being.

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NM

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New Mexico

View Christina Thompson, PMHNP

Christina Thompson, PMHNP

Christina Thompson, PMHNP

Christy Thompson, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health care. She works with children and adults managing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, stress-related conditions, and life transitions. Christy is skilled in medication management, psychotherapy, patient education, and collaborative treatment planning. She also brings leadership experience as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chief Nurse.

Christy creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and respected. She values open communication and collaborative decision-making, while taking time to understand each patient’s emotional, physical, and lifestyle needs. Her approach is individualized, practical, and goal-oriented, with a focus on building resilience, improving daily functioning, and supporting lasting change.

Christy begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient’s history, symptoms, concerns, and goals. She works collaboratively to create personalized treatment plans and provides thoughtful medication management with ongoing education and monitoring. Through follow-up visits, she assesses progress, addresses challenges, and adjusts care to support long-term wellness and improved quality of life.

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CO

IA

ID

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Colorado
Iowa
Idaho

View Sheri Lazenby, PMHNP

Sheri Lazenby, PMHNP

Sheri Lazenby, PMHNP

Sheri Lazenby, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of nursing experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. For the past decade, she has provided psychiatric care exclusively through telehealth. Her clinical experience includes treating anxiety, trauma-related disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.

Sheri believes quality care is built on open communication and a strong therapeutic relationship. She takes a whole-person approach, considering mental, physical, and lifestyle factors that influence well-being. She partners with patients to establish meaningful treatment goals and support lasting improvements in daily functioning and quality of life.

Sheri begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient’s history, current concerns, and personal priorities. She then develops an individualized treatment plan that may include medication management and supportive therapy, delivered in a collaborative, relaxed, and nonjudgmental environment.

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CO

IA

ID

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Colorado
Iowa
Idaho

View Roshni Dasan, PMHNP

Roshni Dasan, PMHNP

Roshni Dasan, PMHNP

Roshni Kanavattussery Dasan is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has been diagnosing and managing mental health conditions since 2019. She has experience in inpatient and outpatient care across the lifespan. She treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. She earned her MSN from Maryville University in St. Louis, graduating at the top of her class. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked 16 years as a registered nurse at AdventHealth, where her psych unit experience inspired her to pursue advanced practice.

Roshni takes a holistic, patient-centered approach emphasizing open communication, education, and mindfulness-based strategies alongside medication management. She integrates evidence-based care with mindfulness techniques to help patients build awareness and reduce cognitive symptoms.

Roshni begins by understanding each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. She then develops an individualized plan combining cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and evidence-based medication management to optimize outcomes.

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KS

AZ

NV

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Kansas
Arizona
Nevada

View Emily Gitau, PMHNP

Emily Gitau, PMHNP

Emily Gitau, PMHNP

Emily Gitau is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked in outpatient behavioral health clinics serving adult populations. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University.

Emily Gitau provides collaborative, respectful, and goal-oriented care focused on understanding each patient’s experiences and creating practical, individualized treatment plans. She emphasizes clear guidance, evidence-based medication management, and patient education, while fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that encourages honesty, consistency, and patient autonomy.

Emily Gitau uses a structured, patient-centered approach that begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and individualized treatment planning, which may include medication management, psychoeducation, and coordination with therapy. Follow-ups focus on progress, effectiveness, and side effects, with adjustments guided by clinical findings and patient feedback.

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ME

VA

AZ

NY

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Maine
Virginia
Arizona
New York

View Crystal Branham, PMHNP

Crystal Branham, PMHNP

Crystal Branham, PMHNP

Crystal Branham is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in healthcare. She has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner since 2011, following her work as a registered nurse from 2004–2011. Crystal earned her graduate and postgraduate degrees from Northern Kentucky University, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University, and an associate degree from Pikeville College. Her background includes roles as a clinical educator, clinical practice manager, emergency room nurse, and telehealth psychiatric provider.

Crystal values open communication and collaborates closely with patients to establish clear, meaningful treatment goals. She is passionate about delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care in a warm and supportive environment where patients feel heard and respected. She emphasizes building strong rapport with patients and families while offering supportive therapy and psychoeducation.

Crystal begins with a thorough assessment of medical, social, and psychiatric history to understand each patient’s concerns and past treatment. She works collaboratively to establish short- and long-term goals and develops individualized treatment plans aligned with those goals. Her approach blends evidence-based guidelines with clinical experience, while prioritizing interdisciplinary collaboration to support overall well-being.

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SD

MA

CO

KS

NH

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South Dakota
Massachusetts
Colorado
Kansas
New Hampshire

View Rashel Low, PMHNP

Rashel Low, PMHNP

Rashel Low, PMHNP

Rashel Low is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience supporting patients ages 3 to 99 across acute care, addictions, crisis, and outpatient settings. She earned her BSN from Indiana State University and her MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. She is certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP (ANCC) and holds Pediatric Primary Care Certification (PNCB).

Rashel Low takes a patient-centered, holistic approach to care, recognizing that mental health is complex and treatment should be tailored to each individual. She fosters an open, welcoming environment where patients feel heard and understood, with space to discuss both strengths and challenges. Appointments focus on addressing real-life concerns and supporting overall well-being.

Rashel Low prioritizes building meaningful connections with her patients, understanding who they are and who they aspire to become. She partners with patients to develop personalized treatment goals and encourages active participation in care. While medication can be an important tool, she takes a thoughtful, cautious approach to ensure it is appropriate for each individual.

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MD

MA

NV

AK

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Maryland
Massachusetts
Nevada
Alaska

View Donna Finn-Kuo, PMHNP

Donna Finn-Kuo, PMHNP

Donna Finn-Kuo, PMHNP

Donna is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to breaking down mental health stigma and expanding access to compassionate, quality care. With over 20 years of nurse practitioner experience, she has supported patients and families through life’s emotional and physical challenges across outpatient, inpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. Donna is passionate about creating a safe, empowering space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued on their mental health journey.

Donna helps patients become the best, healthiest version of themselves, both mentally and emotionally. She values open communication, mutual respect, and collaborative decision-making. Her treatment plans include medication management, healthy coping strategies, and tools to build self-awareness and resilience. Known for her warmth and empathy, Donna creates a judgment-free environment where every voice matters.

Donna begins by building trust through a compassionate, in-depth initial interview. Together with each patient, she develops a personalized treatment plan that blends medication management with lifestyle recommendations tailored to individual goals and values. Her holistic approach focuses not just on symptom relief, but on fostering lasting growth, confidence, and overall well-being.

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New York
Virginia
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