Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerABHS Boise and NampaMental Health Clinic

Shawna is a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). With a Masters in Nursing as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Shawna brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.

Having grown up in a rural environment, Shawna developed a deep appreciation for human connections and understanding individuals on a profound level. She carries this same interest into her work today, seeing each person as an individual rather than a diagnosis. Shawna is dedicated to sculpting treatment plans that are sustainable and aligned with her patients’ goals.

Outside of her practice, Shawna finds joy in the company of her two basset hounds and has a love for animals. She enjoys hiking, snowy adventures, and tending to her plants.

Specializing in adolescent psychiatry, Shawna works with individuals aged 12-18, as well as adults up to 65 years old, across all genders. Through telepsychiatry, she provides care to patients throughout the state of Idaho. With 20 years of experience in mental health, Shawna is highly skilled in diagnostics and psychopharmacology, having worked in various settings including corrections, VA hospitals, and inpatient psychiatric care.

Shawna has been an invaluable member of Access Behavioral Health since 2013, bringing her expertise and compassion to her patients’ care. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boise State University in 2004 and has dedicated her nursing career to mental health, culminating in the completion of her MSN as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2009.