Alicia Shields, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Mesa, AZ
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
My approach to psychiatric care is personalized, realistic, and designed to support mental health in the context of real-life demands.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing outpatient psychiatric care to individuals across Arizona through telehealth and in-office appointments. My practice, In Your Corner Behavioral Health and Wellness, is built on the belief that mental health care should be thoughtful, practical, and responsive to the realities of daily life.
I work with individuals experiencing concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and emotional burnout, particularly when these challenges interfere with work, relationships, or overall functioning. My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, with an emphasis on understanding the full context of each person’s experience rather than focusing solely on symptoms.
Treatment may include medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and CBT-informed interventions, with care tailored to each patient’s goals, preferences, and needs. I strive to create a space that is respectful, nonjudgmental, and efficient, recognizing that many people seeking care are balancing busy schedules and significant responsibilities. Evening and weekend appointments are available to improve access and continuity of care.
My goal is to help patients achieve greater stability, clarity, and confidence in managing their mental health, so they can function well and feel more like themselves again.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
Purdue
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Career
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Medication Management
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Medication Management
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- Hispanic or Latino
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Medication Management
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media