Providers

Dr. Denisha Cuffee, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, PMHNP-BC, PMHNP-C

Accepting New Patients

In Network with Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, and UHC

Dr. Denisha Cuffee is a nurse practitioner at Mind and Soul TeleWellness, with board certifications in Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan) and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has a Doctorate of Nursing Practice which was obtained from University of Maryland, Baltimore campus. She also proudly served in the United States Air Force, foreign and domestic. She has twenty plus years in the nursing profession and over five years as a nurse practitioner. She has a variety of professional experience which includes: treating patients with a variety of mental health disorders in the inpatient and outpatient setting, providing care for oncology patients, managing individuals with HIV, and treating patients with allergy and asthma. Her desire to become Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner was fueled by a profound commitment to enhancing a patients overall mental health and not just physical. She is focused on delivering optimal care to her patients by utilizing therapeutic communication, evidence-based practice, patient centered care, and advocating for her patients. She is proudly here to help you navigate your journey and become the best version of yourself.

Gretchen Ryle, PMHNP

Accepting New Patients

In Network with Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield

Gretchen is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with 10+ years of experience focused on treating children, adolescents, and adults. Gretchen possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Gretchen’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and therapist.

As clinical faculty, Gretchen values interdisciplinary education and inter-professional collaboration for a whole person, patient centered approach to health and healthcare.

Gretchen is always advocating for innovations in healthcare and has special interests in the integration of behavioral medicine, trauma informed care, suicide prevention, and addressing relationship health.

Education and Training

  • ASN., 2007, Wallace Community College
  • BSN., 2008, Auburn University at Montgomery
  • MSN., 2013, University of Alabama at Birmingham Certifications
  • ANCC adult psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist, 2008
  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, 2013 – 2024
  • Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 2013
  • Licensed Registered Nurse, 2007

Memberships and Associations

  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Sharon Pugh, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Accepting New Patients

In Network with Aetna, BCBS, and Medicaid

My name is Sharon Pugh and I have been a board-certified Physician Assistant for over 24 years. I believe one of the most important ways a medical clinician can support others with mental health challenges is by first creating a trusting and comfortable connection with patients. Healing begins with patients feeling welcome, safe, and heard. Physical and mental health are interconnected, and both are impacted by self-care and social determinants of health, such as your social and home life, relationships and occupation. I will explore all of these facets in your life with you so that you are provided with the best, individualized therapeutic recommendations to guide you on your path to wellness.

My career experience includes outpatient psychiatry, forensic inpatient psychiatry, mental health research, internal medicine and emergency medicine. I was also an associate professor with the UMB PA program. In addition to my master’s degree in PA Studies, I have a master’s degree in Health and Wellness Coaching and a post-graduate certificate in Nutrition and Integrative Health.