Meet Dr. Christopher Sheets
DNP, PMHNP-BC
(he/him)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
I grew up in an underserved area and saw the need for improved access to mental health care at an early age. This upbringing also allowed me to identify with many people’s struggles in life. As I grew older, I began to realize just how detrimental poor mental health can be to one’s being and saw that with improved mental health, people’s overall quality of life often increased by leaps and bounds. As I continued to evolve in my practice, I learned to Incorporate breathing techniques through yoga and began exploring other “alternative” ways to manage mental health symptoms including supplements, neurostimulation, and therapeutic interventions because mental health treatment is not a “one-size fits all” approach.
Christopher’s Philosophy of Medicine
I believe that one’s being is comprised of mental, physical, and spiritual health. Whenever one of these is out of balance, we lean heavily on the other two, but this can only hold up for so long. It Is important to maintain this balance as much as possible in life to prevent relapses or the development of Illness.
Education & Training
- RN degree- Tacoma Community College 2010
- BSN degree- UW Bothell 2017
- DNP PMHNP- University of Washington 2020
- Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight, or night? Why?
-
I’m both daylight and night. I love being outside, but all the good comedy shows happen at night.
- If you could choose your age forever, what age would you choose and why?
-
Probably 5. Can I have a Capri Sun now?
- Which is your favorite way to dance: with others or alone?
-
With others… hoping someone is worse than me!
- What superhero do you most resonate with and why?
-
Deadpool no doubt, he’s a smart a** and has an edge, but still a Good Guy.
- If you were a vegetable, which one would you be and why?
-
A tomatillo- because who doesn’t like salsa Verde??
- If you were to geek out on something, what would you geek out on?
-
Neuroscience and the connectivity between brain networks