Our Providers

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Jodi Carson is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adults. With over 20 years of nursing experience, Jodi has developed strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and their families, creating a supportive and trusting environment for healing.

Jodi’s approach to mental health care is holistic and integrative, recognizing that mental, emotional, and physical well-being are interconnected. She incorporates alternative and complementary therapies into her practice, alongside traditional evidence-based guidelines. By blending clinical experience with personal observation and intuition, Jodi tailors her treatment plans to address each patient’s unique needs and goals.

Passionate about empowering her patients, Jodi emphasizes the importance of self-care and wellness practices, guiding individuals to explore mindfulness, nutrition, and lifestyle changes as part of their healing journey. She believes in equipping her patients with the tools they need to foster resilience and enhance their overall quality of life.

Jodi also values interdisciplinary education and inter-professional collaboration, working closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to provide a whole-person, patient-centered approach to mental health and healthcare. This collaborative model ensures that her patients receive comprehensive care that considers all aspects of their health.

Committed to lifelong learning and professional development, Jodi continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and stay abreast of the latest advancements in mental health care. This dedication enables her to offer cutting-edge, empathetic care that empowers her patients on their paths to wellness.

Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, Jodi is here to support you with understanding, expertise, and a holistic approach. She looks forward to partnering with you on your journey toward a healthier, more balanced life.

Steve Carson, MPAS, APAC, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in behavioral health, with a particular focus on men's health and trauma-related disorders. With a career driven by empathy and a commitment to mental health advocacy, Steve has dedicated himself to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals grappling with the complexities of trauma.
 

In addition, he focuses on men's mental wellness at every stage of life, helping clients navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, performance issues, and the unique pressures men may face in work and family roles. Steve is particularly passionate about addressing men’s mental health, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where men feel understood, validated, and supported as they work toward personal growth and emotional resilience.
 

Steve earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Oneonta, his physician assistant training from Albany Medical College, and his graduate degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. With over 25 years of experience—including service in emergency medicine, aviation, and multiple combat deployments—he has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by military, public safety, and veterans communities.
 

His commitment to compassionate, comprehensive care ensures that his approach to patient care is rooted in a holistic understanding of mental health, recognizing the interconnectedness of emotional, psychological, and physiological well-being. Steve adopts evidence-based practices tailored to each individual's unique needs, ensuring that patients receive personalized treatment plans that empower them on their journey toward healing and recovery.

Shawn Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly 30 years of experience, having worked with adults of all ages, and with Veterans and military personnel for the majority of that time. 

Shawn maintains a completely non-judgmental, client-centered approach, and always takes into consideration your environment: relationships, family, career, personal history, etc. This holistic approach provides you with an opportunity to find strategies and solutions that can be effective within that framework. 

Shawn is dedicated to providing sincere, compassionate, and thoughtful counseling to adults. Having worked with people from all walks of life, he has the ability to establish rapport with clients, allowing for a genuine therapeutic relationship to develop, so that progress can be made.

Shawn’s primary objective is to understand you from your viewpoint, which requires asking the right questions and attentively listening to your concerns. Together, you and he will consider and discuss the many factors which have resulted in your current situation, so that you can find ways to manage your responses and reactions to it more effectively, potentially improving that situation.

If you are currently experiencing difficulty in your life resulting from anxiety, depression, or trauma-related concerns, Shawn is here to provide you with empathy, understanding, consideration and expertise, and he looks forward to helping you achieve a more satisfying and balanced life.

Krystal Mercadante is a certified Reiki practitioner and certified crystal sound bowl practitioner dedicated to promoting deep relaxation and holistic healing. Through gentle, energy-balancing Reiki sessions and immersive crystal sound bowl experiences, Krystal helps clients release stress, improve emotional balance, and support overall wellness.
 

Her sessions often weave in guided meditation, inviting clients into a calm, mindful state that enhances the natural benefits of energy and sound therapy. Reiki and sound-bowl work can promote relaxation, ease tension, support better sleep, and encourage the body’s own restorative processes—making them a valuable complement to mental-health and physical-wellness care.
 

At Tree of Life Total Wellness, Krystal provides a serene, nurturing space where clients can experience these gentle, restorative therapies and leave feeling centered, refreshed, and renewed.