Shawna Chisholm

Shawna Chisholm is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Chisholm received her Master of Science degree in nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialization from Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, WV and received her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Ms. Chisholm has been working in the medical field for the last 20 years. As a nurse practitioner, Ms. Chisholm worked her first five years in an outpatient substance abuse MAT program from 2017 through 2022. The last four years, Ms. Chisholm has been working in an inpatient behavioral health unit providing acute mental health treatment across the lifespan with her main focus working with the child/adolescent population. Ms. Chisholm has also been providing outpatient mental health treatment across the lifespan in a private practice since 2022.

"My approach to mental health treatment is rooted in the belief that healing is both possible and personal. I combine evidence-based practices with a warm, collaborative style, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. By integrating psychopharmacology management, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based interventions, I help individuals build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and foster lasting change. My goal is not only to address immediate challenges but also to support long-term emotional well-being and self-discovery."

In your first session, the client can expect a warm, personalized introduction, a clear explanation of my approach, and a safe space to explore their goals and concerns — all while building trust and rapport from the start.