Meet the Novus Behavioral Health Team

A team of professionals — and neighbors.

Bringing over 70 years of combined healthcare experience, our clinical team pairs a board-certified psychiatrist with seasoned physician associates and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Behind them, a support staff with decades of experience keeps every visit running smoothly. Every member of the team has a military affiliation — and all of us call this community home.

Physician-led 70+ years combined experience Veteran owned & operated
Prescribing clinicians

The providers you'll see.

Every provider offers visits in person and by telehealth — 60-minute intakes, 30-minute follow-ups, one patient per slot.

Scarlett Mulligan

PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Associate · Air Force veteran
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Vincent Proctor

PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Associate
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Emily Walden

PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Associate
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Bailey Buckner

PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Christina Farar

PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Lakaya Johnson

PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Brandi Ghergia

PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Hunter Burkhart

PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Allison Valverde

PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Care & support team

The people who make it all run.

Infusion nurses with emergency-room experience, certified medical assistants, and a front office that treats you like a neighbor — because they are one.

Gini Yang

RN
Registered Nurse
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Brandon Webb

AEMT
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
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Jackie Hockett

CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
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One standard of care

Collective wisdom, personal attention.

Our clinical structure is deliberate: a board-certified psychiatrist provides medical direction while experienced physician associates and psychiatric nurse practitioners carry the day-to-day partnership with patients. That collective wisdom means your treatment plan is never one person's guess.

We are passionately committed to delivering personalized care that aligns with your individual needs — and to being the kind of team people are proud to work on. Well-cared-for clinicians care for patients well.

Ready to feel like yourself again?

Register online in minutes, then call to pick your time — or our team reaches out within one business day. Call or text (931) 820‑0242.

In crisis right now? Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free and available 24/7.