Holly Shannon

I'm Holly, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care and maternal-child health. This dual background has shaped how I see mental health: not as something separate from the rest of your life, but deeply woven into every transition, relationship, and challenge you face. My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions—requires specialized understanding and individualized care.

I provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment for adults across a broad spectrum of conditions: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia spectrum conditions. I have particular expertise in women's mental health throughout the reproductive years, though I welcome anyone seeking compassionate, evidence-based care.

My approach is straightforward: effective treatment should fit your real life. I combine psychiatric interventions—including medication management when appropriate—with practical therapeutic strategies and lifestyle modifications that actually work for you. I'll help you understand what's happening, why it's happening, and what options make sense for your unique situation.

What matters most to me is seeing you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. You have strengths, values, relationships, and goals that deserve attention alongside your symptoms. Whether you're managing a long-standing condition, processing trauma, navigating major life changes, or simply seeking better balance, you deserve a provider who recognizes your potential and partners with you toward sustainable wellness.

My care is personal and rooted in compassion. Behind every diagnosis is a real individual with a unique story, struggles, strengths, and hopes, and my role is to honor that humanity while offering skilled psychiatric treatment. I meet you right where you are, without judgment or assumptions, and with genuine empathy for all you have experienced.

A relationship built on trust and respect is one of my highest priorities. I want you to feel at ease bringing everything to our visits, including your questions, worries, uncertainties, successes, and setbacks. Everything you share will be received with complete acceptance, and you can open up at your own speed.

I handle medication management thoughtfully and collaboratively. I take time to learn about your specific symptoms, your past experiences with medication, and any reluctance you feel about beginning or changing treatment. We will go over your options together, and I will explain clearly how each medication works, the benefits it may offer, and which side effects to keep an eye on. Nothing moves forward without your agreement.

Quality care reaches far beyond writing prescriptions. I will ask about your sleep, your stress, your coping strategies, the people in your corner, and other influences on your mental health. Small, steady changes in these areas can make a meaningful difference. I am reachable between visits and, when it would be helpful, coordinate with your other health care providers so your care stays thorough and connected.

If something is not working or a new concern arises, please tell me so we can change the plan together. I celebrate your growth and remain steady beside you through difficult periods, because I deeply believe in your capacity to heal.

Together, we will build a path toward wellness that respects your individuality, beginning the moment you decide to reach out. It is a privilege to support every step you take.

My hope is that our first visit feels less like a formal medical appointment and more like a real conversation with someone who truly cares about how you are doing. We will take time to get to know each other, because good treatment is built on trust and mutual respect. You can share at whatever pace feels comfortable.

I will start by asking what led you here, and I will listen carefully to everything you tell me. Whether you are dealing with constant worry, lingering sadness, changes in mood, or trouble focusing, I want to understand how these struggles are showing up in your day-to-day life.

Together we will go through your psychiatric history, including earlier diagnoses, the treatments you have tried, and how you responded to them. I will also ask about mental health conditions in your family, since genetics can have an important influence. We will talk about what is happening in your life right now, including stress, relationships, your work setting, and how you are coping from one day to the next.

When it comes to medication, I focus on education and making decisions together. We will go over how medications work, which symptoms they address, how long they may take to help, and which side effects to watch for. I will be upfront about the unknowns, because finding the right medication can take some trial and careful adjustment. I will never hurry this process, since getting it right is far more important than getting it done quickly.

We will also look at supportive strategies, such as changes to daily habits and ways to manage stress, that help your overall well-being.

You will leave with a clear plan, realistic expectations, and the reassurance that someone is truly invested in your recovery. Your path toward wellness begins here, and I will be beside you throughout. You deserve care that is as dedicated to your healing as you are. Every bit of progress is worth celebrating, and I will be glad to share each one with you.