WHITNEY HOWELL, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Whitney Howell is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Florida (UNF), where her passion for mental health first emerged. This passion inspired her to shift her career path and pursue nursing, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from UNF.
During her nursing career, Whitney gained extensive experience in inpatient oncology and behavioral health settings, where she witnessed the profound connection between physical and mental health. This insight motivated her to further her education, earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health from Jacksonville University. While completing her graduate studies, Whitney was honored with her cohort’s PMHNP Award for Excellence, recognizing her commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
HOLISTIC CARE
Whitney is deeply committed to treating her patients as whole individuals. She fosters an open, comfortable environment where patients feel heard and supported. By collaborating closely with her patients, she creates personalized care plans that may include therapy, medications, or lifestyle changes, all aimed at managing mental illness and improving quality of life.
A PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH
With compassion and a focus on individualized care, Whitney works closely with her patients to address their unique needs. Her holistic approach ensures that each person’s journey toward mental wellness is tailored to their specific goals and circumstances. Whitney's dedication to improving mental health reflects her belief in empowering patients to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Whitney specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders. She is deeply committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering strong therapeutic relationships, and creating personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs and goals.
Through her empathetic and patient-centered approach, Whitney strives to empower individuals to achieve improved mental well-being and live more balanced, meaningful lives.
Whitney Howell is an independently contracted clinician who provides psychiatric care through Vijapura Psychiatry.