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Depressive disorders are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, worthlessness, irritability, and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities. Common depressive disorders include major depressive disorder, dysthymia or persistent depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, disruptive mood disorder, postpartum depression, and more. Treatment options range from psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of both.
Anxiety disorders are a cluster of mental disorders characterized by significant and uncontrolled feelings of anxiety and fear. Symptoms include restlessness, irritability, difficulty focusing and concentrating, muscular tension, and excessive worrying about a multitude of scenarios. Common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and more. Treatment options range from psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of both.
Mood disorders, also known as emotional disorders, is a term used to broadly describe different types of depression and bipolar disorders. A mood disorder is a condition that primarily affects an individual’s emotional state. Mood disorders can cause changes in behavior and can also affect an individual’s ability to perform routine activities. The two most common mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder. Treatment options range from psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of both.
Erica earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College and State University and her Master of Science in Nursing, from one of the top 15 graduate nursing programs in the United States, the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She completed 2.5 years of clinical with course work in the field of psychiatry because of her passion to work with and advocate for people who suffer from various mental disorders.
Erica is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She is licensed in Georgia, Maryland, Arizona, and South Carolina and holds a DEA license in Maryland and Arizona. She has experience in community mental health, acute inpatient psychiatric treatment centers, and in outpatient psychiatric care.
Erica believes that a significant part of psychiatric treatment is the ability to connect with each person by listening, understanding their barriers, and working together to develop a treatment plan that focuses on delivering quality outcomes. She is born and raised in Georgia and lives with her husband and 2 children in suburban Atlanta.
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Erica earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College and State University and her Master of Science in Nursing, from one of the top 15 graduate nursing programs in the United States, the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
“A Crisis Has No Schedule”. For immediate help, please contact your closest crisis center.
GA Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)- 1-800-715-4225
This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year to assist with a mental health crisis. Please visit www.dbhdd.georgia.gov for more information.
Maryland National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800=273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Hotline for Information & Crisis Intervention- 1-410-749-4357 or 1-800-422-0009
Text: 211 and press 1 for more information.
1-844-534-HOPE (4693)
Text: 4HOPE (44673) or visit www.azahcccs.gov for more information