Michael Graves is a Veteran of the United States Air National Guard, where he began his medical career as a Flight Medic. After completing his military service, he believed that his purpose in life was to help those struggling with mental health issues. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1999 and a Master of Science in Nursing from Midwestern State University in 2016. He is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and provides care to patients ages 13- 65.

With over twenty years of experience in the mental health field, Michael has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient psychiatry practices, acute care psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric ER's in maximum security prisons, VA hospitals, and home health across the United States. Michael treats a range of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit disorders.

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Michael's style of practice encompasses both traditional medicine (prescribing medications) and alternative medicine (encouraging lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise). The most rewarding part of his career is witnessing a client's symptoms improve and/or resolve enabling them to regain quality of life.