Makeba Matthews

PMHNP-BC
Accepting Clients

Compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing patient-centered, trauma-informed mental health care.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Charolotte, NC

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group
  • Medication Management

About My Clients

I work best with individuals facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and insomnia. My ideal client is ready to engage in a supportive, collaborative environment where we explore effective strategies for wellness. I serve adolescents and adults, helping them manage issues like addiction, anger, and bipolar disorder with tailored, patient-centered approaches.

My Background and Approach

As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring extensive expertise in psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication management. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and PTSD, with experience across telehealth and in-person settings. In addition to patient care, I mentor nursing students and lead ScrubLife4Ever, a non-profit dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals and enhancing community wellness. My treatment approach is rooted in trauma-informed and patient-centered care, using methods like CBT, behavioral modification, and a collaborative approach with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each client.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I’m passionate about improving mental health access and awareness. I value compassion, integrity, and a holistic approach, treating each client with respect and understanding. My non-profit work with ScrubLife4Ever supports healthcare workers, while my practice emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care. Believing in collaboration, I tailor treatment plans to fit each client’s needs and goals, fostering a safe, healing environment. Through community outreach, crisis management, and individualized treatment, I aim to create a positive impact on mental wellness in both individual lives and the broader community.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered (Rogerian) Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Bipolar Depression Medication Management
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

Info

Email Makeba
6201 Fariview Road
Suite 200
Charolotte, NC 28210

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