Dr. Sylvia May

I believe exceptional mental health care begins with being heard, understood, and supported. I’m Dr. Sylvia May, a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, burnout, life transitions, and women’s mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative, warm, and individualized, recognizing that your experiences, challenges, and goals are uniquely your own.

With a background in both psychiatric and primary care, I take a whole-person approach to mental health. I consider how emotional well-being, physical health, lifestyle, relationships, medications, and life circumstances intersect, rather than focusing solely on symptoms or a diagnosis.

My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and actively participating in your care. Together, we’ll develop a thoughtful, realistic treatment plan that reflects your needs, priorities, and goals while supporting meaningful, lasting improvements in your mental health and overall well-being.

My approach to care starts with listening. I want to understand not only what you are experiencing, but also how it affects your daily life, relationships, sleep, and overall well-being. You deserve time and space to tell your story without being reduced to a diagnosis.

Our visits are collaborative and conversational. We will talk openly about what is working, what is not, and what feels realistic for your life. Together, we'll explore treatment options and decide on a plan that reflects your needs and goals. When medication is appropriate, I will explain the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives so you can make informed decisions about your care.

My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you feel better and function better in the parts of life that matter to you. Treatment may evolve as your needs change, and we will continue to assess your progress together.

Your first session is an opportunity for me to get to know YOU, what you value; not simply your symptoms. We will discuss what brought you to care, what has been affecting your day-to-day life, and the areas that are important to understanding your story, including your physical and mental health, sleep, relationships, medications, stressors, and what you hope to overcome.

You can expect a comfortable and thoughtful conversation with plenty of time to share your concerns and ask questions. There is no pressure to tell your story perfectly or to have everything figured out before you arrive. We will work through it together, tears and all.

By the end of our visit, I will share what I am hearing, answer your questions, and discuss possible next steps and treatment options with you. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, informed, and clear about the plan moving forward.