Stacy Sphar, PMHNP-BC

I have practiced as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2020, but my commitment to behavioral health began much earlier as a public health nurse. I worked with individuals with disabilities, children and families in foster care, and people facing significant social, medical, and behavioral challenges. These experiences led me to pursue psychiatric mental health care. Across diverse healthcare settings, I have learned that effective psychiatric care goes beyond diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medication. It means listening, understanding a person’s circumstances, identifying what matters most to them, and developing treatment plans together. I am continually inspired by patients who make meaningful progress, even when change begins with small steps. These experiences have shaped my approach: meet people where they are, listen without judgment, and provide practical, compassionate, collaborative care that supports realistic goals and meaningful change.