Where Hope Finds A Home
Welcome to APN Behavioral Healthcare,
transforming lives through positive mental health
Where Hope Finds A Home
Welcome to APN Behavioral Healthcare,
transforming lives through positive mental health
APN Behavioral Healthcare - Our Story
Our Vision
APN Behavioral Healthcare LLC, located in Ellis county, offers behavioral healthcare for the child, adolescent, and adult. We provide a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment recommendations, if needed. Various treatment recommendations may include: medication management, assessment tools for various mood disorders, therapy for adults and children, diet therapy, and much more. Our goal is the best care possible for you and your loved ones. We serve all ages, from children to the elderly.
Our warm home environment is similar to the comfortable approach taken by the owner and healthcare provider, Barbara Miller. Ms. Miller has been in the medical field for over 40 years. She has been working in the behavioral healthcare field for more than 20 years as an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry.
APN Behavioral Healthcare LLC is here for you. We offer a wealth of experience and expertise in a warm comfortable atmosphere. We accept most major insurance companies, including, but not limited to: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
Our Team
Barbara Miller, RN, MSN, C-PMHNP
Barbara Miller, RN, MSN, C-PMHNP
Barbara Miller, RN, MSN, C-PMHNP
APN Behavioral Healthcare LLC was founded in 2002 by Barbara Miller. The office is located in a Victorian home in Waxahachie, TX, and it is registered with the National Register of Historic Places. Ms. Miller earned a Master's of Science in Nursing, specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry from The University Of Texas at Arlington. Ms. Miller is board certified through the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She is also an assistant professor in the University of Texas Graduate Nursing Program. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in medication management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and raising four children of her own.
Barbara Miller is certified with the American Nursing Credentialing Center as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry with prescriptive authority.
MS. MILLER IS NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR
Amber Ebner, PA
Barbara Miller, RN, MSN, C-PMHNP
Barbara Miller, RN, MSN, C-PMHNP
Amber Ebner is a board certified Physician Assistant working under physician supervision to evaluate and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders. Mrs. Ebner obtained her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2011 from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Midland, Texas. Amber was born and raised in Odessa, Texas and attended the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and majored in biology.
Mrs. Ebner is certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants and licensed through the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults with attention deficit disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and chemical dependency. She believes in a conservative yet effective approach to treatment and values her patients' input regarding their treatment. Amber joined APN Behavioral Healthcare in April 2019. In her free time she enjoys traveling, volunteering, watching sports, and spending time with family.
Christina Shay, FNP
Barbara Miller, RN, MSN, C-PMHNP
Shelly Keough, APRN, FNP-C
Christina Shay is a skilled healthcare provider with over 15 years of clinical experience. She offers personalized, holistic care that encompasses comprehensive assessments, medication management, therapy, and lifestyle interventions, tailored to support individuals across all stages of life.
Shelly Keough, APRN, FNP-C
Shelly Keough, APRN, FNP-C
Shelly Keough, APRN, FNP-C
Shelly Keough is a board certified nurse practitioner. Mrs. Keough obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin and her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as well as through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board for pediatric nursing. Her clinical experience includes 6 years in a large hospital setting serving those in the ICU and Emergency Department for a wide array of issues including chemical dependency, self- harm, and suicidal ideation/ attempts. She also has clinical experience in outpatient working with children, adolescents, and adults with attention deficit disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and other behavioral health concerns. She believes in a holistic approach to treatment that blends traditional medicine, functional medicine, and nonpharmacologic interventions. In her spare time she enjoys cheering on her favorite sports teams (Go Cowboys!) with her husband, daughter, son, and fur babies.
Lindsay Whitman, MA, LPC
Shelly Keough, APRN, FNP-C
Lindsay Whitman, MA, LPC
Ms. Whitman graduated with her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She has a wide array of mental health knowledge and experience that includes working with the elderly, adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. She uses an eclectic approach with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Ms. Whitman utilizes tele-counseling, which can be done from the comfort of your own home. Ms. Whitman enjoys living in the Texas countryside with her husband and children: a daughter, a son, and a daughter in heaven.
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