Malika Coppedge
Malika Coppedge is a nurse practitioner who prides herself on family and caring for others. She has always been seen as the caregiver to family/friends and has been able to apply this in her work. Malika began her career in healthcare 16 years, exploring many different specialties as a registered nurse and advanced nurse practitioner. She found her true love and passion 8 years ago in mental health; where she realized through conversation, compassion and a good set of ears; she could make a significant difference in one’s life. She has since dedicated herself to normalizing mental health and providing a well-rounded approach to mental health. Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, bachelor’s 2008, Charles Drew School of Medicine, master’s 2014, Brandman University Post-Masters 2018.
“A simple conversation or a hello, may change someone’s life.”
LaQuel Pressley
With a strong passion for mental health care and a solid nursing background, LaQuel Pressley serves as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Committed to providing holistic, compassionate, and personalized care, she ensures that individuals have access to high-quality support. LaQuel’s interest in mental health started with her family, and she began her professional journey in 2004 by earning a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology. In 2008, she received her registered nurse (RN) license after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Oakland University. This milestone marked her commitment to quality patient care. To deepen her knowledge in mental health, LaQuel pursued a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a PMHNP focus from Idaho State University. Drawing from her experiences and a fifteen-year nursing career, she understands the connection between mental health and overall well-being, continually seeking new knowledge to provide effective treatments.
Mary Grace Gaerlan
Mary Grace Gaerlan, is a nurse practitioner who has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner for a decade. She remains passionate in helping others to achieve a stable mental health well-being by providing an individualized and comprehensive patient treatment plan to the population she serves.
Mary Grace graduated at UNLV for her family nurse practitioner and her post-master’s degree in psychiatric nurse practitioner at University of Cincinnati. By pursuing an advance degree, Mary Grace is dedicated in serving and educating patients and families including managing acute and chronic illness.
