Shanell Gladson, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Shanell Gladson, APRN, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Peoria, IL

Shanell Gladson is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (APRN, PMHNP-BC) and founder of Shanell’s Psychiatry Care, LLC in Peoria, Illinois. With more than 15 years of psychiatric and neurological nursing experience and dual master’s degrees in nursing education and psychiatric mental health, Shanell provides evidence-based, compassionate care that emphasizes patient education and shared decision-making.

Conditions Treated:

• Depression (major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder)
• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — adult and adolescent assessment and management
• Bipolar disorder and other mood disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
• Eating disorders
• Substance use disorder and …co-occurring mental health conditions

Treatments & Services Offered:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
• Medication management (psychotropic medications, ongoing monitoring, and dose adjustments)
• Collaborative, individualized treatment planning that integrates medication with non-pharmacologic care
• Psychoeducation to help patients understand diagnoses, medications, risks, and alternatives
• Lifestyle and wellness interventions focused on sleep hygiene, nutrition, stress reduction, and emotional support
• Supportive, person-centered care that coordinates with therapists, primary care, and specialty providers as needed
• Continuity of care for new patients and those continuing long-term treatment

Clinical Approach:

Shanell uses a holistic, biopsychosocial model recognizing the close connection between body and mind. Care plans are individualized, trauma-informed, and respectful—balancing medication management with lifestyle changes, psychotherapy referrals, and patient education. The practice emphasizes a safe, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered to participate in their treatment.

Credentials & Experience:

• APRN, PMHNP-BC (Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
• Dual master’s degrees: Nursing Education and Psychiatric Mental Health
• 15+ years of experience in psychiatric and neurological nursing

Shanell’s Psychiatry Care, LLC serves adults and adolescents in Peoria, Illinois. Call the office to request a consultation or book an appointment online.