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Hello, and welcome. I'm Khandice Popley, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than seven years of nursing experience in medical-surgical and psychiatric care.

I believe every person deserves compassionate, respectful, and evidence-based mental health care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and confident that you're being heard.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, stress, grief, life transitions, sleep difficulties, and other mental health challenges. Whether you're seeking care for the first time or returning to treatment, I will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that fits your goals, values, and lifestyle.

My approach combines medication management, education, and supportive therapy to help improve symptoms while promoting long-term emotional wellness and resilience.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I work with adults and older adults experiencing Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Spectrum Disorders, Panic Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

My clinical background also includes complex medical care, including Solid Organ Transplant Infectious Diseases and Cardiology, which has shaped the way I understand the connection between physical health and mental health. I believe patients deserve care that looks at the whole person, not just a diagnosis.

I provide care in English and Spanish

I believe every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and bring experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual counselor, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.

I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, life transitions, betrayal and infidelity, self-esteem challenges, and stress. I also enjoy supporting couples who want to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. For clients who desire it, I can thoughtfully integrate Christian faith into the counseling process while welcoming individuals from all beliefs and backgrounds.

As a therapist, I aim to make the client think and explore options and solutions to the spectrum of issues that might be impacting their life. My approach is warm and empathic while direct and challenging at times because I want clients to feel supported while making changes that can help them live the life they want to live, use their voice, and modify behaviors. My expertise is in trauma; therefore, I aim to help clients feel safe in sessions and within themselves in their lives.

I am an individual who truly cares about your well-being. I graduated with a doctorate degree from the University of Alabama and completed a rare 2-year fellowship program which was awarded a prestigious ANCC accreditation award of distinction. I have rotated through a multitude of mental health settings (e.g. emergency dept, inpatient, hospital consults, treatment resistant depression and many others). I believe every individual is deserving of quality care. Hablo español

If you're struggling with addiction, carrying the weight of complex trauma, or trying to cope while managing a chronic health condition, I want you to know there's a way forward — and you don't have to walk it alone. I'm a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) with over 16 years of experience across private practice, residential substance abuse treatment, medical social work, and the non-profit world. I've sat with people in their hardest, most overwhelming moments, and I bring that same steady, non-judgmental presence to every session.

Much of my work centers on substance use and recovery, complex trauma, and the emotional toll of chronic medical conditions. Whether you're in the thick of a crisis or finally ready to address something you've carried for years, I'll meet you exactly where you are — with compassion, real tools, and zero judgment.

I believe healing is most effective when we care for the whole person, not just the diagnosis. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns.

My practice combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and trauma-informed care with an understanding of the mind-body connection. I also provide ketamine-assisted treatment for appropriate candidates and incorporate integrative approaches, including nervous system regulation, mindfulness, breathwork, and evidence-informed energy-based practices when they align with a client’s values and treatment goals.

My role is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work toward lasting emotional wellness and improved quality of life.