Meet Tessie—a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience. She specializes in caring for individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. Whether through traditional in-person visits or innovative telemedicine platforms, Tessie is committed to making quality mental health care accessible to everyone who needs it.
Tessie began her career in women’s health and critical care before realizing her true passion lay in helping people achieve optimal mental well-being. She holds multiple nursing degrees, including a Post-Masters Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Texas Tech Health Science Center, where she maintained a 4.0 GPA. Over the years, Tessie has led in various roles—from Clinical Educator and Case Manager at Premier Home Health to a faculty position at North Central Texas College—reflecting her dedication to both patient care and professional education. She has also shared her expertise at research symposia, presenting on topics such as healthcare worker wellness and juvenile mental health treatment.
Licensed in Texas, Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Nevada, Tessie stays active in professional organizations like the American Nurses Association and Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of North Texas. She is a proud member of honor societies such as Sigma Theta Tau International and Phi Kappa Phi, underscoring her commitment to excellence in her field.
Above all, Tessie’s approach to patient care is grounded in compassion and respect. She blends her clinical expertise with empathy, using medication management and brief psychotherapy to support each patient’s journey toward better mental health. By embracing telemedicine and other modern methodologies, Tessie works hard to ensure that high-quality mental health care is within reach for all.
