Shakeria Brown
I am Shakeria Brown, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a dedicated Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and expert medication management. My professional journey is defined by perseverance and dedication. Coming from a humble background and an Army Vet, I have worked tirelessly to achieve my goals, and that same dedication now fuels my commitment to my clients. As a proud graduate of Walden University, I bring over five years of experience serving hundreds of clients as a psychiatric clinician. My practice is distinguished by deep expertise in psychiatric evaluation and medication management, built upon a foundation of active listening, putting you first and genuine empathy. I am deeply committed to the well-being of individuals facing mental health challenges. I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to professional, evidence-based care and support to achieve a healthier and happier life.
First session
Your first session is a comprehensive step toward understanding your mental health needs. It is dedicated entirely to a thorough psychiatric evaluation and ensuring that you are heard without judgment. As a provider specializing in medication management, this session focuses on gathering the precise clinical information needed to formulate an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. We will: Practice Active Listening: We will start by discussing your current concerns, symptoms, and the impact they have on your daily life. Your story and experience are essential to this process. Conduct a Detailed Evaluation: I will ask detailed questions about your medical, psychiatric, and social history. This information is crucial for accurately diagnosing your condition and assessing the safety and appropriateness of any potential medication. Discuss a Collaborative Plan: We will review my initial clinical impressions and, if appropriate, discuss starting a medication regimen or adjusting a current one. We will outline clear goals for monitoring your progress and next steps. My main objective is that you leave our first session feeling validated, clear about your diagnosis and the proposed treatment path, and confident in our collaborative plan for medication management.
Strengths
My practice is distinguished by deep expertise in psychiatric evaluation and medication management, built upon a foundation of active listening and genuine empathy. What truly stands out about my approach is my commitment to providing targeted, effective pharmacological care within a supportive framework. This means: Precision and Safety: I conduct comprehensive evaluations to accurately diagnose and manage conditions, ensuring all medication decisions are safe, evidence-based, and specifically tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle. Active Collaboration: While my focus is on medication management, I practice active listening to understand the complexities of your life. We work together as partners to monitor progress, discuss side effects, and make continuous adjustments to optimize your outcome. Holistic Integration: I understand that medication is just one piece of the puzzle. I encourage and support the integration of other forms of therapy (which you may pursue elsewhere) to ensure you are receiving comprehensive, holistic care for your mental and emotional well-being.
Ideal clients
Are Ready for Change: They are motivated to engage actively in their treatment plan, including monitoring their symptoms, reporting any side effects, and collaborating closely on medication adjustments. Value Clear, Precise Care: They appreciate a structured, clinical approach that starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to ensure an accurate diagnosis and a targeted treatment strategy. Need Stabilization: They may be experiencing challenges related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or other mood conditions that require expert pharmacological intervention for stabilization and symptom control. Work as a Team: They are open to or already engaged in psychotherapy with a separate provider and see medication management as a powerful tool to complement their overall holistic care plan.
Treatment methods
Supportive
My Treatment Method: Supportive Care and Precision Medication Management My primary intervention is Psychiatric Evaluation and Precision Medication Management. The therapeutic method I employ during our appointments is Supportive therapy. I use this approach to foster a collaborative relationship and create a safe environment for your clinical care. 1. The Supportive Approach (How I Practice) Supportive therapy is a flexible, humanistic, and client-centered approach aimed at alleviating symptoms, maintaining self-esteem, and enhancing adaptive functioning. It is perfectly integrated into our appointments because it allows me to provide necessary emotional support while focusing on pharmacology. During our sessions, this means I will: Actively Listen and Validate: I use active listening and empathy (my greatest strengths) to ensure you feel heard and understood. Validation of your emotional state reduces distress and builds the trust necessary for effective treatment. Offer Encouragement and Reassurance: I focus on highlighting your inherent strengths and resilience. This helps you manage anxiety and stress related to your symptoms or the process of starting/adjusting medication. Address Crisis and Coping: We will briefly discuss current stressors and coping strategies. My goal is to support your adaptive functioning so you can maintain stability while the medication regimen takes effect. My expertise in this method ensures that while my primary intervention is focused on precision dosing and medication reconciliation, the care you receive is always: Warm and Non-Judgmental: I maintain a confidential and supportive space where we can openly discuss side effects, progress, and life challenges without fear of judgment. Solution-Oriented: I focus on practical goals and tangible progress toward greater stability and daily functioning, using supportive dialogue to keep you motivated and engaged in your treatment plan. By providing supportive care alongside expert medication management, I ensure your treatment is both clinically sound and emotionally affirming.
Location
Virtual sessions