Hello!
If you are looking for a provider who listens and cares about their clients, then look no further. I would love to partner with you on your journey towards healing and wellness. While medications are helpful in many cases, I don’t believe in just “pushing pills” on to people. Using evidence-based guidelines and a holistic approach, I will help you achieve optimal mental health. I look forward to working with you soon.

About Me.

My name is Shikira. I’m a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree in nursing practice. I’m originally from Ohio. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, sports, travel, community service activities, and my beloved fur babies. My experience is in medical/surgical nursing, brief counseling, and child/adolescent/adult mental health care. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment settings throughout my 20+ years in healthcare. I believe my clients, their families, and I are a team working together for wellness. One of my greatest joys is seeing people happy and thriving.

What to Expect.

After your first session (60 minutes), you should expect to have an understanding of your diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. Typically a 4 week follow-up appointment (30 minutes) is recommended to briefly check in to discuss progress, changes, or further treatment needs. Once you reach a point of stability, follow-up appointments are spaced out anywhere from 3-6 months according to your preference. My clients are encouraged to reach out if they are needing an earlier appointment. I will make time for you.

“Courage isn’t about knowing the path, it’s about taking the first step.”- Katie Davis