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Jarrett Isler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. As a young man Jarrett began to live a healthy life by working out, eating healthy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He found that he wanted to help others make positive choices to live a happy, content, fulfilling life. 

Jarrett completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at West Virginia University. He is a certified personal trainer and a certified yoga instructor. He is a very outgoing young man, able to converse with many people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. He can carry on conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable speaking to him about their wishes or needs. Jarrett’s strongest asset is his personality. He is always willing to lend a kind, listening ear to whatever clients would like to share. He tries to respond with genuine positive suggestions. 

Jarrett can help you by demonstrating his own positive ways of making decisions. He is always available to talk through or listen to his clients’ suggestions. He lets his clients know that he understands and feels what they are going through. He also tries to convey that he is here whenever they need his help.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 11 years of experience supporting individuals through challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep concerns, substance use, obsessive-compulsive patterns, mood disorders, and thought disorders. I have spent my career in behavioral health and truly enjoy helping clients navigate their emotional well-being with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care.

I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. My work is grounded in a holistic and person-centered approach that supports balance, resilience, and emotional stability. I integrate therapeutic strategies tailored to each person’s needs to help improve their overall quality of life without using abbreviations in this paragraph.

Life is a journey, and you do not have to walk it alone. With compassionate and collaborative care, I will help you build confidence, strengthen your inner resources, and work toward greater peace and emotional balance. Together, we can create a plan that supports lasting stability and meaningful healing.

I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention difficulties, trauma-related concerns, and behavioral changes. Previously, I spent 10 years working as a registered nurse in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, crisis services, and neurology within a traumatic brain injury treatment program. Many of my clients seek clarity about their diagnosis, effective medication management, and a provider who truly listens and supports their goals.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mount Olive. I take a collaborative, team-based approach to care and focus on evidence-based treatment options that support meaningful, lasting improvement.

I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your care. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan designed to help you regain balance, build resilience, and move toward improved well-being. 

John Pruett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience. John's previous experiences have included work with families in crisis, clients struggling with addiction, and a variety of mental health diagnoses. His main focuses have been helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and those who struggle with substance abuse. John has worked with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

John received his Master's in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. John's approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and dialectical behavior therapy.

John encourages you to reach out for an open and honest conversation to support your healing journey and personal growth. Schedule an appointment today!

Stephanie Blackburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in mental health. With a solid foundation in clinical practice starting with children all the way to geriatrics at the VA Hospital, she specializes in anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, careers, military/veterans, trauma and PTSD, stress, life transitions, and parenting. Whether engaging with teens navigating the challenges of adolescence, adults facing life transitions, or geriatric clients coping with the complexities of aging, her commitment to fostering mental and emotional well-being remains unwavering.

Stephanie earned her MSW at Florida State University but has been working in the field of social work and mental health even during her undergraduate years. Stephanie uses a variety of treatment approaches to ensure that she is meeting her clients where they are, including motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.

Make peace with what you have while working for what you want. Focus on becoming a better version of yourself every day, and let your progress be your motivation. The past is known, but the future is in your hands. If you are ready to embark on the journey to a new you, schedule an appointment with Stephanie today.