About Us
Dr. Ami Pearse (she/her)
Dr. Ami, the founder of Peace of Mind Center, PLLC, carries dual specialties. She has a doctorate in and is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, obsessive-compulsive, adjustment issues, panic disorders, and more.
Dr. Pearse also has a postdoctoral degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Review Dr. Pearse’s Psychology Today profile here.
With extensive experience working with diverse populations, including college students, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, perimenopausal women, and those with early adverse childhood experiences, Dr. Ami brings a wealth of expertise and empathy to her practice.
More than 30 years of experience in the medical field.
Education & Certifications
Dr. Ami Pearse validated her expertise by becoming a nationally Board Certified (BC) provider by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center as a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC).
She received her education and training through North Carolina's own Gardner-Webb University's accredited program.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western Governors University and has practiced medicine in in-patient and out-patient clinical settings.
Core Beliefs
Dr. Ami Pearse knows that no one understands your mental wellness experience better than you do. Her collaborative and compassionate approach, combined with evidence-based practices, creates a supportive environment where clients can explore treatment options, gain insights, and achieve improved mental well-being.
Conditions Treated
ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
Depression
Major depressive disorder
Men's mental health
Minority Stress
Mood disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic attacks/Disorders
Phobias
Postpartum mental health
Reproductive Psychiatry
Sexual disorders
Sleep problems
Stress/Stress management
Trauma/PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
Women's mental health
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