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Hello! My name is Melissa Sharp, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating individuals aged 6 through middle-aged adults who are navigating mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, ADHD, and life transitions.

I have been working in the mental health field for four years and have experience supporting clients ages 5–60. I graduated from Regent University in 2021 with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For clients who prefer a faith-based approach, I also integrate Christian principles into therapy sessions.

I love this work. It is such a privilege and a joy to walk with people through their lives, relationships, and experiences. It is a special thing to get to do and these days I am particularly focused on working with clients toward healing from trauma and past experiences while moving forward in their present life.

I have been licensed since 2015. I graduated from Capella University with my Master's from Gordon College with my Bachelor's.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working with children, adults and families. I specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety , life stressors, grief/loss and trauma.

I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.

Hello, my name is Dr. Paula Robinson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and have several years of clinical experience working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.

Over the past four years, I have provided care to patients dealing with disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other complex mental health challenges. My approach to care focuses on creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where patients feel heard and empowered to participate in their treatment.

I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. My treatment approach combines evidence-based medication management, supportive therapy, and collaborative care to help individuals achieve improved mental wellness and quality of life.

My goal is to partner with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports long-term stability, resilience, and emotional well-being.

I have Saturday availability.

Whether you're working through complex trauma or struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you move forward. I specialize in EMDR therapy and work with adults who want to better understand their experiences, heal old wounds, and create lasting change in their daily lives.

EMDR can help with the items listed below and more

• Complex trauma (C-PTSD) and PTSD• Anxiety and panic• Depression and low self-worth• Grief and loss• Relationship challenges• Attachment wounds• Stress and burnout• Emotional reactivity• Intrusive memories and triggers• Phobias and fears• Life transitions• Confidence and resilience building