Shirlisa Love

Hi, I’m Shirlisa Love, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep concerns, and other mental health challenges.

My primary focus is psychiatric evaluation and medication management. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in decisions about your care. I take time to understand your symptoms, concerns, daily challenges, and treatment goals before developing an individualized plan.

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and judgment-free. When medication is appropriate, we’ll discuss your options, expected benefits, potential side effects, and any concerns you may have. I also incorporate education and practical, evidence-based strategies to support your overall progress.

Whether you’re seeking treatment for the first time, reconsidering a previous diagnosis, or looking for a provider to help manage your current medications, my goal is to help you find a treatment plan that feels both effective and manageable.

My approach is collaborative, individualized, and evidence-based. I take time to understand your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, previous treatments, lifestyle, and personal goals before making recommendations. When medication is appropriate, we’ll discuss options together, including expected benefits, possible side effects, and alternatives. I believe medication management should be an ongoing partnership, with regular follow-up to evaluate progress and make thoughtful adjustments when needed. I also incorporate education and supportive, CBT-informed strategies to help you better understand your symptoms and strengthen your overall well-being.

During your first session, we’ll take time to understand what brought you to care and what you’d like to improve. We’ll review your current symptoms, psychiatric and medical history, previous medications and treatments, sleep, daily functioning, and other factors that may be affecting your mental health. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and share any concerns about treatment. Together, we’ll discuss your diagnosis, treatment options, and whether medication may be appropriate. Before the visit ends, we’ll develop an individualized plan and discuss follow-up so you know exactly what to expect moving forward.