Telehealth psychiatry · Ohio & Massachusetts
Psychiatric care that meets you where you are.
Medication management and therapy for mood, anxiety, trauma, and substance use — from a nurse practitioner who spent two decades at the bedside before stepping into psychiatry.
Sheela M. Palma, MSN, RN-MNN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CBC — Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About Me
Twenty years at the bedside, now in your corner.
Before becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I spent almost two decades as bedside nursing staff in the OB/GYN & Maternal-Fetal Medicine department of a level 4 academic maternity hospital — caring directly for mothers with opioid and polysubstance use disorders and their newborns.
That work shaped how I practice today: with openness, without judgment, and with a genuine belief that people deserve care that sees their whole story.
As a Board-Certified PMHNP and graduate of The Ohio State University's psychiatric nurse practitioner program, I bring both clinical training and real-world experience to every session. My style is warm and unhurried — we'll take the time to understand your goals, your history, and your strengths before deciding on a plan together.
I'm licensed as an APRN/PMHNP in Ohio and Massachusetts (Washington pending), and I see clients exclusively through secure telehealth.
What I Do
Services & areas of focus
Care is built around three core areas, with experience across a wide range of related concerns.
- Anxiety & mood disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Trauma & PTSD
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- ADHD & neurodivergence
- Addiction & drug/alcohol use
- Perinatal mood & birth trauma
- PMDD & menopause
- Grief & life transitions
- Marital & relationship stress
- Sleep & insomnia
My approach
Motivational Interviewing
Reflective, collaborative conversation that helps you explore your own goals and readiness for change — never pressure.
Client-centered CBT
Practical tools to quiet negative thought patterns, strengthen self-direction, and build coping skills that actually stick.
Trauma-informed & culturally sensitive
A non-judgmental space where you can be honest, imperfect, and fully yourself.
For Current & Future Clients
Client portal, forms & resources
Client Portal
Secure sign-in for scheduling, messaging, and billing. Link will go here once your portal/EHR is set up.
Portal login →New Client Forms
Downloadable intake paperwork, consent forms, and a HIPAA notice will live here.
Download forms →Helpful Organizations
SAMHSA National Helpline, Postpartum Support International, and NAMI all offer free support and education.
Visit SAMHSA →In My Own Words
Reflections
A space for thoughts on recovery, motherhood, and mental health — written as I go.
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Latest in psychiatry, research & CE
Curated jumping-off points for research, continuing education, and mental-health news — a section you can update as often as you like.
NIMH & APA Updates
Track new findings and clinical guidance from the National Institute of Mental Health and American Psychiatric Association.
Visit NIMH News →CE & Training
A place to log courses, conferences, and certifications you complete — visible to clients as a trust signal.
Add your CE log →Mental Health in the World
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Upcoming activities
Webinars, support groups, workshops, or speaking engagements — whatever you'd like to highlight.
POEM Support Group
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More info →Community Workshop
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More info →Let's talk.
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to see if we're a good fit.
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- Availability
- Tues, Wed & Thurs · 5–9pm ET · Telehealth only
- Serving
- Clients located in Ohio and Massachusetts
- Payment
- American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, HSA, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle · sliding scale available