Julie Small

I provide care for adults ages 18 and older, drawing on extensive experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including:

• Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorders
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress
• Complicated Grief
• Autism
• Intermittent Explosive Disorders
• Postpartum Depression
• Personality Disorders

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Born and raised in northern Kentucky, I have called the Wilmington area home since 1990, with a brief three-year adventure in Minnesota before returning in 2014. With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, I made the decision to return to school later in life, earning my master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from UNC-Chapel Hill. Since 2011, I have been honored to serve the community as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

My approach to mental health is holistic and collaborative. I believe in addressing concerns from every angle, incorporating nutrition, exercise, meditation, yoga, socialization, supplements, therapy, and medication management when appropriate. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their journey toward wellness.

It is my privilege to walk alongside my clients on the road to recovery, working together to create a life worth living.

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Carolina First, Cigna, Medcost, United Healthcare (UHC), Medicaid (all types), Medicare, Humana Medicare, Blue Medicare, and Tricare (as secondary), and cash pay.