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Welcome! I'm Cemetrice a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I belive that seeking help takes courage, and my goal is to create a safe, judgement-free space where you feel heard and supported from the very first visit. I earned my MSN from Northern Kentucky University, and I bring over six years of psychiatric experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I currently hold inpatient privileges at three hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which keeps me connected to full spectrum of mental health care. I work with patients ages 5 and up treating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and more. My approach combines careful medication management with genuine listening because you're more than diagnosis.

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I am a board certified nurse practitioner in both psychiatry and family medicine. I received my Bachelors of Nursing through UT Austin in 2008 and my Family Nurse Practitioner Masters degree through UT Austin in 2014. I have spent the last 11 years treating patients with complex autoimmune medical conditions in an outpatient infusion setting.

In 2024, after realizing a need for holistic psychiatric care for my patients, I received my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification through Johns Hopkins University.

I created Little Light Wellness to integrate my passions for authentic, down-to-earth care, education, and empowering collaborative approaches to psychiatric treatment. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel truly seen, heard, and understood as we discover what treatment paths work best for you on your mental wellness journey.

Prisca Oketch, APRN, PMHNP-BC, with over 17 years of dedicated clinical experience, specializes in comprehensive mental health treatment. I combine evidence-based psychiatric care with compassionate listening, creating personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs. I am accepting new patients of all ages, from children to adults, both for cash pay and insurance with same-day availability.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that is interested in providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health care services through psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. I come from a strong nursing background, with over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing changes to their mental and physical health in both outpatient and inpatient settings. My educational background includes a Master of Science from the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston, Cizik School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.

Mind is full of energy, so health of the mind matters first”- Hira Ratan Manek.

Hello! I'm a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing, specializing in psychiatry. I'm qualified to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, and PTSD.

I believe in treating each person holistically — considering the mental, physical, environmental, and social factors that shape your wellbeing. My approach is non-judgmental, because I understand there is no shame or guilt in seeking help for mental health. Many of the clients I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious — and helping them move through that is exactly why I do this work. Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, shopping, and trying new foods.

I am a doctorally prepared, and ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to providing holistic mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With 14+ years of multidisciplinary nursing / clinical experience and a strong educational foundation including a doctorate, dual-master's degree and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing, I am committed to address your needs, provide supportive and collaborative environment for your healing, growth and well-being. At Nifely Health, I offer a free 15 minute consultation, flexible appointments to accommodate your schedule, after-hour virtual visits on weekdays, and weekends from 7:00am until 10:00pm MST.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (307) 445-4900

Services:

Talk Therapy: evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.

Medication management: expert assessment, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.

Focus treatment areas includes:

Anxiety

Depression

Panic Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Eating Disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Adjustment Disorders

Personality Disorders

Bipolar/Manic Depressive Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Maternal Mental Health (Prenatal and Postpartum)

I’m passionate about helping individuals find healing and balance through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. With over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, I bring a deeply rooted sense of empathy, advocacy, and holistic understanding into every session. I’ve cared for individuals through some of their most vulnerable moments, and that same dedication guides my work in psychiatry. I believe in creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.

I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who values authenticity, compassion, and support in the healing process. Formerly a critical care RN of 12 years. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

I believe mental health care should feel human — not clinical or intimidating. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, supported, and empowered as we work together to find what wellness means for you.

I am a board certified Psychiatric MentalHealth Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing holistic,compassionate and empathetic care to kids, adolescents, adults and families who are facing mental health challenges. I have over 20 years of experience in diverse setting, including high acuity out patient psychiatric care, crisis intervention and relapse prevention as well as family centered psychiatric care. I combine evidence based practice with patient approach to treatment. My focus is on MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND ADHD and offer medication management as well as supportive psychotherapy and pychoeducation. I help to empowre individual on their recovery journey in a stigma free environment. I am committed to accessible quality mental health to all.