About Summer Rhodes

Summer completed her nursing degree at Lincoln Memorial University in 2011, where she graduated with highest honors. This foundational education provided Summer with a comprehensive understanding of patient care, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices. Building on this foundation, Summer pursued further education and training, earning a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatry/mental health from East Tennessee State University in 2019.

Summer’s journey into the mental health field began in 2011, when she worked as a registered nurse specializing in psychiatry at a residential facility for adolescents. She went on to spend the next several years working with critically ill patients in medical-surgical and neurological intensive care units. Following completion of her MSN, Summer began her career as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Summer has worked in various clinical settings within a community mental health organization, including outpatient clinics, crisis stabilization units, residential treatment programs, a medically-monitored detoxification unit, and a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

With several years of experience as a PMHNP, Summer has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities. Summer believes in a holistic approach to mental health, emphasizing the integration of evidence-based practices, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy to promote optimal patient outcomes. She works collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to create a healing and supportive environment. She is dedicated to educating and empowering the individuals she serves, and her patients appreciate her non-judgmental approach and the safe space she creates for open and honest communication.