Meet the Vitality Counseling Team

The team members at Vitality Counseling have many years of combined experience and deliver exceptional services tailored to individual needs. Each counselor has received specialized training to deliver evidence-based treatment in his or her particular sub-specialties.

Craig Watson

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Substance Use Disorders
• Leadership Training

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Board Qualified Supervisor
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Distance Professional Service Provider
• CBT for Depression and Suicide
• Motivational Interviewing
• Drug Use and Behavior

Rachael Stout

PMHNP-BC

Rachael Stout is a board-certified mental health professional dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

With a strong belief that mental health is foundational to overall well-being, Rachael is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and treatment. Her clinical philosophy centers on personalized care that addresses each patient’s unique needs, employing a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of health.

Rachael utilizes motivational interviewing to gain meaningful insights into her patients’ goals and develop collaborative, effective treatment plans. She prioritizes building trusting relationships with her clients, recognizing that trust is essential for achieving successful outcomes.

Her areas of clinical focus include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rachael is committed to walking alongside her patients on their journey to mental wellness.

Rosalie Casano, MD

Psychiatrist

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
• Anxiety
• ADD/ADHD
• Depression
• Life Stressors
• Second Opinions

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Psychiatry
• Past Board Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Psychosomatic Medicine

Gracie Smith, PMHNP-BC

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• PTSD

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

Danielle Pugh, PMHNP-BC

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• OCD
• PTSD

CERTIFICATION
• Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

Kim Brown

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
• Anxiety/Depression
• ADHD
• Parenting/Family Conflict
• Healthcare Worker (Stress and Compassion Fatigue)

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Rachel-Clair Franklin

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
• Depressive Disorders/Suicidality
• Relationships
• LGBTQ+
• Communication and Creating Effective Coping Strategies

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Board Qualified Supervisor
• Board Certified Telemental Health Provider
• Certified Health Education Specialist

Kim Perry

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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