"Thank you, for choosing Turned Leaf Psychiatry – Individualized Care That Puts You First."
Same-Day Services
Receive your evaluation, testing, and prescription all in one visit.
Psychological testing and medication treatment can all be done within the same appointment, the SAME-DAY
Personalized For You: We treat the individual, not just the diagnosis, ensuring your care plan fits your specific goals.
No outside referrals or multiple appointments required.
Care Without Borders: Proudly serving Madison-Ridgeland and the broader Mississippi community with flexible in-office and Tele-Health appointments
Stephen P. Sweeney
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Licensed in MS, TN, AR, GA, KS)Founder
Johanna Alabatta
Registered Nurse (Licensed in NY) Clinical Coordinator
Certified Pharmacy TechnicianAshlyn Sweeney
Certified Pharmacy Technician Trained Service Animal (ESA)About the Founder
Stephen built a robust clinical foundation serving as Director of Nursing and sole prescriber for partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Under the mentorship of leading psychiatrists, he developed a proven track record of success in managing highly complex neuropsychiatric disorders. His deep commitment to his patients' well-being is reflected in his past work providing pro bono services to ensure vulnerable patients had a reliable continuum of care.
Today, at his Ridgeland, MS practice, Stephen is a strong advocate for mental health access. He actively works to reduce stigma, expand care, and teach the next generation of providers as a clinical preceptor for the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To further bridge the gap in mental health access, Turned Leaf Psychiatry now offers comprehensive tele-health services across Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, and Kansas.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Complex Psychiatry: Treatment of mood, thought, and personality disorders, alongside complex conditions with medical comorbidities.
Targeted Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Rapid Resolution Therapy.
Addiction Medicine: Dual-diagnosis substance use disorders and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Precision Medicine: Pharmacogenomic testing (GeneSight) to tailor medication management.
Long Acting Injectibles: For Specialized treatment in thought disorders, Schizophrenia
Legal Consulting: Legal Nurse Consultant providing expert witness testimony and court appearances.
Stephen P. Sweeney, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC, LNC
is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, certified psychopharmacologist, and the founder of Turned Leaf Psychiatry. Dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care, Stephen provides innovative psychiatric treatments for patients across the lifespan.
Clinical Boards & Licenses: Board Certified PMHNP (ANCC); Certified Psychopharmacologist (NEI). Licensed in MS, GA, TN, AR, and KS.
Education: MSN, University of Mississippi Medical Center (Honors).
Specialized Training: Legal Nurse Consultant; CITI Biomedical Researcher; AACN Pulmonary/COVID-19 Care.
Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society; MS Governor’s Scholarship Recipient
