Shayla Jefferson, APNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mount Mary University; Master of Science in Nursing, Concordia University
  • Shayla enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
  • Shayla has been working in nursing for over a decade. As a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she began her career in internal medicine. After several years in this field, she noticed that many of her patients were struggling with mental health challenges. To better understand and treat these issues, Shayla returned to school and earned her Post-Master’s Degree, becoming dual-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She now enjoys working in mental health, helping her patients improve and maintain their emotional well-being. Shayla practices a holistic approach, focusing on her patients’ mental and emotional stability while collaborating with primary care providers to ensure their medical needs are also addressed. At Progressive, her commitment is to deliver comprehensive care that supports both mental health and overall wellness.