Missy Scippio, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CEO and Founder
Hi, I’m Missy, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in Lake City, Florida. I bring over 18 years of nursing experience, with a strong focus on supporting the mental health needs of adults and older adults. I have had the privilege of serving veterans at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center across a variety of settings and I’m also experienced in providing psychotropic medication management in skilled nursing facilities.
I provide holistic, client-centered care using a biopsychosocial approach, which means exploring the many factors that influence mental health and well-being — including emotional, psychological, physical, sociocultural, and spiritual health. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship and offer psychoeducation on both medication and non-medication treatment options. Each treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and developed in collaboration with you to align with your specific goals. I am mindful of minimizing polypharmacy, prescribing the lowest effective dose of psychotropic medications, and focusing on quality, evidence-based care that supports long-term wellness.
My clinical expertise includes the management of conditions such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and dementia-related behavioral changes. I am committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that promotes stability, healing, and an improved quality of life.
As a Columbia County resident for over two decades, I am passionate about giving back to my community by raising awareness and improving access to mental healthcare. My mission includes reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and empowering individuals through education so that seeking help feels safe and supportive.
Cynthia White, Psychiatrist, MD
In accordance with Florida regulations, Sacred Mind Psychiatry maintains a collaboration agreement with Psychiatrist Dr. White, who provides clinical consultation and oversight to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients. Dr. White brings extensive experience in psychiatry and works with our nurse practitioner to support safe, evidence-based treatment. This partnership ensures that our patients receive comprehensive, high-quality mental health care.
Dr. White is a board-certified Psychiatrist with over 35 years of experience. She is an advocate of decreasing the stigma of mental illness. She prioritizes delivering empathetic, culturally sensitive, and individualized care to patients of all backgrounds.
While our psychiatric nurse practitioner provides your primary care, Dr. White is part of our extended care team. Through regular consultation and chart review, Dr. White helps ensure that treatment plans are safe, effective, and aligned with the latest evidence-based standards.
