

Headway connects Bowling Green residents with UnitedHealthcare-covered mental health providers for talk therapy and medication management. Start with a free intake call, access 686 licensed providers, and enjoy sessions typically at $30 copay with flexible in-person or virtual options.
I was a counselor for 15 years prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have been a prescriber for the past 8 years. I have always focused on children, adolescents, and adults in my practices.
I graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Psychology. I later attended The University of Maryland, Baltimore, completing a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work and an internship with Johns Hopkins. I have experience serving clients at each level of care, including community mental health, psychiatric facilities, as well as private practice. My experience includes working with anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and college mental health.
I’m a dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can openly share your story and begin your journey toward emotional balance and well-being.
I bring both medical and mental health expertise to my work, allowing me to understand how physical and emotional health are deeply connected. I strive to meet each person where they are — with empathy, respect, and collaboration — while helping them move toward lasting change and inner peace. Outside of mental healthcare, I enjoy working out, yoga classes and nature photography.
Life does not slow down when we need it to. You may feel scattered, unworthy or uncertain. You have lost something or someone—or you live in fear of it happening. Pressure is building and coming at you from all directions, even yourself, and you can’t manage it all. Whatever challenge or chapter in life you are facing, you do not have to tackle it alone. This is your time to choose to slow down, to pause for yourself and what matters most to you. I can help you do that.
I’m Dr. Michelle S. McBride, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MBA, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University in Chicago, IL. Before obtaining my doctorate, I was a board-certified psychiatric registered nurse, gaining extensive experience across various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, community behavioral health, and forensic psychiatry (jail-based care).
I am experienced, confident in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including:



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.