Dr. Weatherspoon has been in Nursing for over 20 years. She has spent the past 12 years dedicated to providing direct patient care to patients suffering from Mental Illness as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Renata has successfully served as CEO of 2 private psychiatric practices, Contributing Author for a publication released by BlackDoctor.org, Forensic Nurse Expert Witness for multiple high profile legal cases, Medical Director for community based mental health rehabs, Co-Author of "Black Girls Guide to Nursing School", Mental Healthcare Staffing Agency Owner, Mental Health Government Contractor, Subject Matter Expert, Author of various mental health and addiction journals, Mentor to many Nurse Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, and is currently a Visiting Professor. Renata has extensive experience in the inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings making her an expert in the field of psychiatry. She is Board Certified to see ages 13 and older.