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Meet Our Dedicated Team

At our practice, we take pride in our compassionate and skilled professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care. Our team works together to ensure that every patient receives the best possible experience.

Meet With Our Medication Management Providers

Taral Sharma at Carolina Psychiatry (Taral Sharma MD, PC)

Dr. Sharma serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Taral Sharma M.D., P.C. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog Teddy.

MD, MBA

Taral Sharma

Dr. Mckenzie is a board certified general adult psychiatrist serving as the Medical Director at Taral Sharma, M.D., P.C. A native of Charleston, SC, Dr. Mckenzie completed his residency training at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where he served as the cief resident. Through his research publications, committee leadership, and professional service, he furthers his professional insterests in psychopharmacology, academic psychiatry, and medical education. His enthusiasm, empathy, and commitment to his patient's care best serves his mission of improving the mental health care of the upstate community.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

DO, MS

Ralph Mckenzie Jr.

Kelsie Fowler, APRN is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with honors at Clemson University (2019). Kelsie has over 5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, 3 of which have been under the supervision of Dr. Sharma. She is highly committed to providing exceptional thorough, holistic, and preventative care methods to all of her patients, which will ensure they are capable of enjoying their best health possible.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

MSN, APRN, NP-BC

Kelsie Fowler

Katrina is a board certified APRN who graduated with honors from Clemson University in 2013 with a master’s degree in nursing. Prior to obtaining her master’s degree, Katrina worked in the intensive care unit as a registered nurse. Katrina has over eleven years of experience working in family practice, urgent care, and psychiatry. Her goal is to provide comprehensive compassionate care to help her patients achieve their mental health goals.

APRN

Katrina Maxwell

Nathan is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He obtained his associate’s degree in nursing in 2004 and has worked in several different nursing environments in his career including inpatient, an emergency department, and inpatient psychiatry. He obtained his master’s degree in 2023. He is a veteran of the Air Force. When not at work he enjoys time with his family, reading, and working out.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

PMNHP

Nathan Reed

Will Hendricks, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Will is experienced in both psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services. Will also serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Taral Sharma, M.D., P.C. Will is passionate about helping others. Will is originally from Georgia, but now calls Upstate South Carolina home. When not in the office, Will enjoys spending time with his wife and their three dogs.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

PMHNP

William Hendricks

Jade is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a passion for helping underserved and rural communities. She is an honors graduate from Southern Connecticut State University where she studied Psychology. She obtained her Master’s Degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences where she was also an honors graduate. Jade relocated to the upstate several years ago after falling in love with Lake Hartwell. In her free time, you can find her with her husband, training her three shelter rescue dogs, spending time on home construction projects and hanging out on the lake.

PA-C

Jade Coppola

Harley was born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio and is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland where he studied Neuroscience and Psychology. He obtained his medical training from Florida International University in Miami. In his spare time, he enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

PA-C

Harley Beese

Trishna graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in biology and received a Master's in Physician Assistant from Faulkner University in 2022. She grew up near Atlanta, GA and moved to Greenville, SC within the last year. She enjoys reading and watching the Bulldogs while spending time with her dog and husband.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

PA-C

Trishna Patel

Heather is a psychiatric nurse practitioner providing services at our Anderson office.

PMHNP

Heather Gilliam

Heather is a psychiatric nurse practitioner providing services at our Anderson office.

PMHNP

Tonya Hensley

Heather is a psychiatric nurse practitioner providing services at our Anderson office.

PMHNP

Miranda Hopkins

Carolina Psychiatry (Taral Sharma MD, PC)

Heather is a psychiatric nurse practitioner providing services at our Anderson office.

M.D.

Michael Tran

Meet With Our Therapists

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Betsy is an LPC who has experience in working with clients with depression, anxiety, abuse, neglect, trauma, grief, and family of origin issues. She believes that all clients deserve to be treated with respect and compassion. She primarily uses cognitive behavioral, gestalt, and acceptance & forgiveness therapies. She is originally from Texas. Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.

LPC

Betsy Gholson

Tom is a clinician serving part time at the Anderson Pelham Lane office. He has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Licensed in South Carolina as a Professional Counselor in 2002, he has worked in various roles ranging from School-based therapy to having a private practice providing community therapy in the Anderson area to children, adolescents and adults. He enjoys riding motorcycles, entertaining his 2 year old Weimaraner, and raising chickens.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

LPC

Thomas (Tom) McMinn

Jen is a Practitioner of the Healing Arts, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor with special certifications in treating Substance Use Disorders, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation. Educated at Clemson University for her BA, M Ed, and +30. She has taken all of their counseling courses and then some. She has worked in various settings, from Arts Conservatory and Wilderness Therapy to Medication Assisted Treatment and the Department of Mental Health. She has loved each and every opportunity to work with people as they navigate and make meaning of their experiences. She lives with her husband and 5 dogs. When there is time to play, she like to read, make art, travel and visit her family at the beach.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

LPC

Jennifer Jones

Shenika takes pride in seeing her clients move toward their goals, she is there rooting them on and offering support as necessary. Shenika has had the pleasure of working with all age cohorts. Currently she is a trauma focused provider as noted on the MUSC website and soon will be adding DBT to her certification list. She uses several techniques with her clients to specifically address their needs and concerns. She received her Master’s from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA and her Bachelors from Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She works hard in her church community and dedicates her time and efforts to provide mental health access to underserved areas.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

LPCS/C, DBT

Shenika Boozer

Yvette is a therapist providing therapy services at our Seneca office.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

LPC

Ivra Pace

Yvette is a therapist providing therapy services at our Seneca office.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

EdD, LISW-CP-S, RPT-S

Paulette Herbert

Yvette is a therapist providing therapy services at our Seneca office.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

PhD, LISW-CP, LCSW

Dawn Nessler

Yvette is a therapist providing therapy services at our Seneca office.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

LPC

Jennifer Presnell

Meet With Our Staff

Sharlett is our front office lead and staff trainer in our main Anderson office. She has an associate’s degree in business. She loves to smile, and cares about all our patients. Outside of the office she enjoy spending time with my husband, 2 daughters, and grandchildren.

Sharlett Fuller

Valerie is a front desk assistant at both of our Anderson offices, and is dedicated to excellent service. Outside of work she spends time with her daughter and is always finding something to stay active and loves trying new things . Whether at work or play, she always looks for the next opportunity to learn and grow .

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

Valerie Lindsey

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

Kim Owens

Savannah works as our practice office assistant. Savannah is a go getter and willing to lend a hand at any office she is needed. She has an associate’s degree in administration specializing in medical office. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her cat Jonesy.

Savannah Sharpe

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

Destiny Stokes

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

Amanda Oliver

Candace is a front office associate at our Seneca location. She is always willing to take the extra steps needed to please our patients! She has three beautiful children 15, 12, 8, two girls and boy. She is always on the go and goes to lots of sports events in her free time with her family.

Elise

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:[email protected]

Greenville Staff

Brittany is an office administrator for our Spartanburg location. She assists with new referrals for our Neurology and Psychiatry office as well as taking care of any medical record request that our office may receive. Brittany is always willing to take on new tasks and lend a helping hand. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her children.