Where Expertise Meets Empathy

Your Complete Path to Mental Wellness

Our Mission & Vision

Welcome to Platinum Psychiatry, where our dedicated professionals form the core of our exceptional care. Each clinical team member brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of mental health care, and a commitment to providing personalized, empathetic treatment. Here, you’ll find experts who are highly qualified in their fields and genuinely passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those they serve. Please get to know the people in our team who work tirelessly to ensure that your mental health journey is supported by the best in the field.

OUR PURPOSE

At Platinum Psychiatry, we are deeply committed to improving your mental health journey. We strive to provide the supportive and personalized experience you deserve with a mental health professional. Serving as an outpatient clinic, we welcome individuals aged 12 and above, offering expert care for mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and a spectrum of other mental health conditions.

We have a special approach to treating mental illness where we work with you to understand your symptoms and to improve your quality of life. In a field full of confusion, stigma, and poor customer service, we offer a new way of experiencing mental health services.

Meet Our Team

Our commitment to addressing mental health issues is deeply rooted in personal family experiences with these challenges. We hold a firm conviction that, through comprehensive understanding and appropriate care, what is often viewed as a deficit can be reimagined as a significant strength for our patients, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and resilience.

Dr. Shorten, DNP

Owner and Operator

Amber Fessette, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Mel Eades, M.Ed.

Practice Manager

SHELBY HINSON

SCHEDULING SPECIALIST

Our Commitment to Your Well-Being

At Platinum Psychiatry, your journey towards mental wellness is our top priority. We believe that everyone deserves a compassionate and understanding mental health experience. Our outpatient clinic caters to both adults and children aged 12 and above, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and a range of other mental health challenges.

Our approach to mental health care is distinctive. We stand as a beacon of clarity and exceptional care in an arena often clouded by confusion, stigma, and subpar service. Experience a new standard in mental health services with us, where your needs and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.

Don't struggle alone with the hope that the issues will simply "go away."

While navigating through life’s unexpected twists and turns, it’s all too easy to lose sight of a profound truth: our quality of life is shaped more by the state of our inner well-being than by the world around us. True healing, the kind that transforms lives, begins deep within ourselves. At Platinum Psychiatry, we understand this and are thoroughly committed to providing compassionate, specialized treatments that are thoughtfully tailored to nurture your unique path to inner healing and well-being.

At our clinic, we embrace a compassionate, team-based approach to psychiatry, dedicated to helping you rediscover your true self. Our mission is to assist individuals in restoring their emotional balance and enhancing their overall quality of life. Unfortunately, many suffer in silence, putting off seeking help until their lives and daily routines are significantly disrupted by a crisis. We emphasize prompt action to guide you toward a full recovery from mental health challenges.

You don’t need to endure this alone—contact us, and let’s start your journey to healing together.