Meet Our Medical Team
Lori Wheeler, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Ms. Lori Wheeler is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri. With over 12 years of diverse experience in mental health care, Ms. Wheeler has worked in a variety of psychiatric settings across the United States, including inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health centers.
Her journey as a travel nurse allowed her to gain extensive hands-on experience treating individuals of all ages and backgrounds in a range of clinical environments. This unique role enhanced her adaptability, cultural competence, and ability to manage complex cases in high-pressure settings.
Dr. Wheeler’s expertise includes managing conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, and substance use disorders. Ms. Wheeler provides Medications Management services for individuals ages 16 and up, Spravato Consultations and Treatment, and Addiction Treatment. She is particularly skilled in medication management and integrating behavioral therapy into treatment plans.
As an Army veteran, Dr. Wheeler brings a deep sense of compassion and dedication to her work, offering comprehensive mental health care that addresses both the emotional and physical needs of her patients. She believes in fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship and tailoring care to help patients achieve significant, long-lasting improvements in their mental well-being.
Melanie Ujlaky, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Melanie Ujlaky is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a 2024 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s PMHNP Doctorate Program. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Ujlaky provides bilingual care to meet the diverse needs of her patients and their families.
She specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults, with a strong focus on supporting young individuals through their mental health challenges. With extensive experience in community psychiatric centers and psychiatric inpatient facilities, Ms. Ujlaky delivers comprehensive services, including medication management and therapy, tailored to a wide range of mental health conditions.
Ms. Ujlaky’s holistic approach to care incorporates innovative and patient-centered treatment modalities to foster healing and resilience. Her decade-long experience as a registered nurse spans health education, emergency care, and psychiatric treatment, allowing her to offer well-rounded, compassionate support to her patients.
In her free time, Ms. Ujlaky enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and spending time outdoors with her two-year-old daughter.
Our medical team consists of Board-Certified Physicians, and Physician Assistants Specializing in Psychiatry. Physician services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, dual- diagnoses, and medication management.
Our Medical Team prescribes medications to help
manage and alleviate the symptoms of mental health disorders. Additionally, our providers can provide patients who may choose the option a more alternative, integrative approach bypassing many medications. Our providers are able to discuss these various holistic options and outline the benefits. Our Clinicians are highly trained practitioners with years of experience treating patients suffering from behavioral health conditions.
Now Offering Telehealth Appointments for Convenience & Accepting New Patients
Call to Schedule an Appointment
910-686-3505
Services Offered:
Dual Diagnoses
Substance Abuse
Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Obsessions/Compulsivity (OCD)
Impulse Control Disorders
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Personality Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Clinical Depressive (MDD)
Other Mood Disorders (BD/SAD)
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Insomnia, RLS, Narcolepsy AND OSA
Our Experienced Therapists
Carol Kirby, MS, LCMHC
Carol received a Masters in Mental Health Counseling in 1987 from Wright State University. She has over 25 years of experience in the mental health field providing therapeutic services to young adults, and adults, as well as couples, and families. Carol strives to provide quality and compassionate care by helping clients gain insight, growth, and healing through the therapeutic process. She has extensive experience treating clients on a wide variety of issues that include stress, anger, depression and anxiety management, relationship problems, parenting issues with adult children of dysfunctional families, self-esteem issues, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, rape survivors, identity strengthening, and spiritual issues. She utilizes client-centered and eclectic approaches that will include Cognitive-Behavioral and Humanistic techniques. Carol believes in building on strengths and unconditional self-worth, genuineness and abilities enable her to interact meaningfully and effectively with a wide range of people.
“I strive to develop a trusting and non-judgmental atmosphere in which clients can grow to reach their potential and work through difficult times while providing empathy and respect as the foundations of treatment.”
– Carol Kirby, MA, LCMHC
Sonya Seguin, MA, LCMHC
Sonya’s goal as a Therapist is to assist each client in discovering new, innovative, and mindful strategies to help resolve areas of distress. Sonya is experienced in several therapeutic approaches and customizes each modality based on her clients’ individual needs. Treatment relies heavily on Mindful Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Sonya has worked in private practice for 10 years. She has received extensive training working with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, and families. She specializes in treating various emotional and behavioral concerns such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality and mood disorders, and coping, as well as issues related to addiction. Sonya received her Master’s in Counseling from Webster University.
"I believe we all possess the ability to change at any time. Everyone faces challenges during different points in their lives, but it is what we do with these challenges that make the difference. I strive to facilitate a wholesome healing process where my clients find their truth, identify and address their obstacles, and ultimately move toward the state of balance that is desired.” - Sonya Seguin, MA, LCMHC
Each client's journey of growth and healing is personal. Our approach is non-judgmental,
caring, direct, and geared towards the individual and their personal needs.