Christina Vaughans

About Me – Christina Vaughans, PMHNP-BC

Hello! I’m Christina Vaughans, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for adults.

I want to make sure you understand my role when scheduling an appointment. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner and medication management provider, not a traditional talk therapist. My primary focus is evaluating mental health symptoms, establishing diagnoses, prescribing and managing psychiatric medications when appropriate, and monitoring your response to treatment.

I earned my Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. My clinical experience includes outpatient psychiatry, telepsychiatry, crisis mental health services, and correctional psychiatry. I have worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

My areas of focus include:

• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Depression and other mood disorders
• ADHD
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Insomnia and sleep-related concerns
• Other psychiatric and behavioral health conditions

I believe mental health treatment should be compassionate, collaborative, evidence-based, and free of judgment. I take the time to listen to your concerns, explain treatment options, and involve you in decisions about your care.

Whether you are seeking psychiatric treatment for the first time, experiencing ongoing symptoms, or looking for a provider to manage your current psychiatric medications, my goal is to help you achieve greater emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and a better quality of life.

I look forward to working with you on your mental wellness journey.

During our initial appointment, I will complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, review your symptoms, mental health history, previous treatments, and current medications, and discuss appropriate treatment options. If medication is indicated, we will work together to develop an individualized treatment plan.

Follow-up appointments primarily focus on medication effectiveness, symptom improvement, potential side effects, and adjustments to your treatment plan as needed.

Although I incorporate supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and therapeutic techniques into appointments, I do not provide ongoing, traditional psychotherapy as my primary service. If you are seeking weekly talk therapy, trauma-focused psychotherapy, or other specialized counseling, I encourage you to establish care with a licensed therapist. Medication management and psychotherapy can complement one another.