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Our team
Psychiatry, Therapy
Sarah Skea MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Skea, MSN, APN-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification. Sarah graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, known for having one of the best nursing programs. With ten years of experience in mental health, Sarah has expertise in delivering hospital consultation services, inpatient psychiatric care for children and adults in crisis, and treatment of inmates in more than four correctional facilities. Sara is an expert in various mental health conditions, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use. She is empathic and patient-centered, as well as approaches treatment with the belief that each patient is an individual, with the goal of helping them regain a sense of wholeness. Sarah was inspired to start her private practice, Values Based Psychiatry, by her dedication to providing patients with high-quality care.
Life Coaching
Vanessa Hodgson, MLC
Vanessa Hodgson, MLC, is a certified Master Life Coach at Values Based Psychiatry with over ten years of experience working in the mental health field. Vanessa began her mental health career by working with domestic violence survivors and discovered her passion for helping people live a life that was happiest and healthiest specific to them as individuals. Throughout her career, Vanessa has worked in various mental health settings, including behavioral analysis centers, integrative healthcare systems, group homes, and psychiatric practices. Her philosophy is centered around mindfulness and understating the mind and body connection, as it’s the direct relationship between thoughts and feelings. She believes this is the foundation for understanding oneself and what motivates us. Vanessa also believes that everyone’s journey is unique and implements various tools to help her clients, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to roadmap a path to success at achieving their goals no matter how big or small. Vanessa’s mission is to help her clients with an emphasis on empathy and compassion in a way that promotes healing and growth.
Registered Nurse, Office Manager
Lauren Lawson, PHD, RN
Lauren Lawson, Ph.D., RN, is the Office Manager at Values Based Psychiatry. With over 30 years of experience in administrative roles in nursing and academics, Lauren uses her skills to ensure that quality care is given to each patient. Lauren is often the first point of contact for patients and available for any questions or concerns that you may