Our Staff
Dr. Teri Murtha, DNP, PMHNP, CNS-BC
Owner PsychNP Wellness Center, LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Nurse Psychotherapist
Teri is a graduate of the Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Program at the University of Maryland, School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience ranging from addictions, mental health, cardiology, research, and education. She recently completed her doctorate.
Teri has been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and has co-lead groups utilizing DBT. Furthermore, Teri received her certificate of Advanced Trauma Treatment-Level One through the Advanced Psychotherapy Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, she has a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing as an Adult Clinical Specialist.
She has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Teri is also experienced in adult populations medical care and has been an adjunct professor at both Johns Hopkins University and Towson University.
In her free time, Teri enjoys spending time with her family and her animals including her horses.
Awarded Maryland’s Nurse Practitioner of the year award in 2014
Owner PsychNP Wellness Center, LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Nurse Psychotherapist
Teri is a graduate of the Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Program at the University of Maryland, School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience ranging from addictions, mental health, cardiology, research, and education. She recently completed her doctorate.
Teri has been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and has co-lead groups utilizing DBT. Furthermore, Teri received her certificate of Advanced Trauma Treatment-Level One through the Advanced Psychotherapy Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, she has a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing as an Adult Clinical Specialist.
She has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Teri is also experienced in adult populations medical care and has been an adjunct professor at both Johns Hopkins University and Towson University.
In her free time, Teri enjoys spending time with her family and her animals including her horses.
Awarded Maryland’s Nurse Practitioner of the year award in 2014
Shannon Brill, PMHNP-BC
Owner PsychNP Wellness Center, LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Shannon was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then moved to Maryland where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Maryland. She went on to work as an ICU nurse until beginning her graduate studies a few years later. She graduated with a Master of Science specializing as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Since then, she has worked in a variety of settings including in-patient psychiatry, psychiatric ER/crisis intervention, consultation services in the general hospital population, nursing homes, assisted living and outpatient psychiatry.
Shannon's experience is broad treating a range of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and psychotic disorders. She sees patients aged 18 and older.
Owner PsychNP Wellness Center, LLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Shannon was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then moved to Maryland where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Maryland. She went on to work as an ICU nurse until beginning her graduate studies a few years later. She graduated with a Master of Science specializing as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Since then, she has worked in a variety of settings including in-patient psychiatry, psychiatric ER/crisis intervention, consultation services in the general hospital population, nursing homes, assisted living and outpatient psychiatry.
Shannon's experience is broad treating a range of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and psychotic disorders. She sees patients aged 18 and older.
Quinton Myers, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Quinton is a graduate of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Maryland- Baltimore, School of Nursing. Quinton has over 7 years of mental health experience ranging from crisis stabilization, dual diagnosis, neurocognitive disorders, psychotic disorders, nursing research, and education.
Quinton has worked in a variety of settings including, general inpatient hospitals, inpatient psychiatry, skilled nursing / rehabilitation centers and as an adjunct clinical nursing instructor. Quinton has led several inpatient groups including CBT and support groups.
Quinton enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Quinton loves motorcycles and is a proud Harley-Davidson owner. Quinton is an avid Ravens, Orioles and Lakers fan. Quinton often volunteers in the community, for his church and has coached recreational baseball, basketball and softball teams.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Quinton is a graduate of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Maryland- Baltimore, School of Nursing. Quinton has over 7 years of mental health experience ranging from crisis stabilization, dual diagnosis, neurocognitive disorders, psychotic disorders, nursing research, and education.
Quinton has worked in a variety of settings including, general inpatient hospitals, inpatient psychiatry, skilled nursing / rehabilitation centers and as an adjunct clinical nursing instructor. Quinton has led several inpatient groups including CBT and support groups.
Quinton enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Quinton loves motorcycles and is a proud Harley-Davidson owner. Quinton is an avid Ravens, Orioles and Lakers fan. Quinton often volunteers in the community, for his church and has coached recreational baseball, basketball and softball teams.
Christine Wirsing, LCPC
Christine specializes in working with adolescents, adults and families struggling to cope with co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychotic disorders, dissociative, personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma. She has extensive experience working in a range of mental health and substance abuse programs. She emphasizes the positive benefits of building a healthy therapeutic relationship with her clients through a strength-based, person-centered approach with dignity and respect of all persons.
Her psychotherapy approaches include evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, sensorimotor-informed (mind/body), neuropsychology-informed, Internal Family Systems-informed (IFS), DBT-informed, multicultural strategies (including working with certified translators), Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) as well as creative approaches to develop successful interventions that will help meet the unique needs of each individual client and their family members.
Christine is a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Chapman University in Orange, California and her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling with distinction from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
Christine specializes in working with adolescents, adults and families struggling to cope with co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychotic disorders, dissociative, personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma. She has extensive experience working in a range of mental health and substance abuse programs. She emphasizes the positive benefits of building a healthy therapeutic relationship with her clients through a strength-based, person-centered approach with dignity and respect of all persons.
Her psychotherapy approaches include evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, sensorimotor-informed (mind/body), neuropsychology-informed, Internal Family Systems-informed (IFS), DBT-informed, multicultural strategies (including working with certified translators), Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) as well as creative approaches to develop successful interventions that will help meet the unique needs of each individual client and their family members.
Christine is a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Chapman University in Orange, California and her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling with distinction from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
