Tammie Sims-Russell

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Before becoming a PMHNP, I spent more than 25 years in healthcare, including critical care nursing. My decision to pursue psychiatry grew from witnessing the impact that stress, trauma, illness, and major life changes can have on emotional well-being.

Today, I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, burnout, work-related stress, and life transitions. I strive to create a collaborative, respectful environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and clinically grounded. I take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, stressors, sleep, lifestyle, values, and goals before developing a treatment plan.

I am intentional and careful with medication management, and I integrate evidence-based psychiatry with mindfulness-informed care and lifestyle considerations. My goal is to provide psychiatric care that feels individualized, realistic, and grounded in trust.

In our first session, we will complete a psychiatric evaluation and take time to understand your current concerns, mental health history, medical history, medications, symptoms, stressors, sleep, lifestyle, and goals. I will also ask about what has or has not helped in the past so we can begin to understand the full picture.

My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we will discuss treatment options and begin developing a personalized care plan that considers your mental health needs and overall well-being.