Vicki Matthews

Hello and welcome. Taking the step to seek support takes courage, and I am glad you are here. My goal is to provide a safe, holistic, and entirely judgment-free environment where every individual feels truly heard, respected, and supported.

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with decades of nursing experience, I provide evidence-based, collaborative care for a diverse range of individuals. In today's world, navigating external stressors and the challenges of daily life, including relationships, work, and life transitions, can feel overwhelming. I bring deep expertise in supporting those managing these everyday pressures, alongside individuals living with chronic and complex medical conditions, members of marginalized communities, and those navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance use.

Because physical and mental health are deeply connected, I specialize in complex medication management and the careful monitoring of psychotropic medications for patients navigating multiple prescriptions alongside chronic illnesses. This includes specialized experience in psychopharmacology for patients receiving gender-affirming hormone treatment, ensuring your mental health care safely complements your overall medical plan. When helpful, I integrate this collaborative medical management with solution-focused therapy tailored to your specific goals.

To ensure care fits seamlessly into your life, I offer flexible telehealth services throughout Florida, featuring convenient evening and weekend hours, as well as in-person sessions locally in Northeast Florida. Wherever you are on your journey, we will work together at your pace to help you thrive.

My approach to care is rooted in a collaborative partnership where you are the primary stakeholder and your own best advocate. I believe that your lived experience is just as valuable as my clinical expertise, and we will work together to make informed, shared decisions about your treatment plan. Clinically, I provide evidence-based care that seamlessly integrates meticulous medication management with solution-focused therapy tailored to your specific needs. Ultimately, we will move forward at your own pace, creating a practical path to help you reach your full potential.

What to expect during our first meeting:

Our initial intake is a comprehensive, hour-long session focused entirely on understanding your unique story and setting a solid framework for your care. During this time, we will explore several key areas together:

• Medical History: Reviewing your physical health, current medical conditions, and any active prescriptions to ensure all aspects of your well-being are safely coordinated.
• Social History: Understanding your background, lifestyle, daily stressors, and the support systems or relationships that influence your day-to-day life.
• Behavioral Health History: Discussing your past and current mental health experiences, previous treatments, and what has or hasn't worked for you in the past.
• Determining Treatment Needs: Collaborating to identify your primary concerns, reviewing how foundational health relies on nourishing your body, moving daily, sleeping deeply, managing stress, connecting with others, and avoiding harmful habits within your individual ability to make these changes, and discussing how integrating these elements with medication and therapy when appropriate can complement your path moving forward.

By the end of this hour, we will have built a detailed picture of your history and established a shared roadmap tailored specifically to help you begin your journey toward sustained wellness and balance.