About Us
At Clarity Mental Health, LLC, we strive to provide the best care for our patients. Our About Us page is an opportunity for you to learn more about our team and our approach. We believe in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for you to discuss your needs and concerns with us. Our professionals are dedicated to understanding your unique situation and providing personalized treatment options.
We are committed to our core values of compassion, respect, and excellence. Our team consists of highly trained and experienced mental health professionals who are passionate about helping people improve their mental health.
About Us
Conveniently located at 1220 Jenks Ave, Clarity Mental Health was the vision of two Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who recognized the need for compassionate and thorough mental health care in the growing Bay County area. With years of vast experience, the team at Clarity Mental Health, LLC is ready to closely work with you to optimize your mental health treatment.
Our Professionals
Highly Skilled, Compassionate Care
Kristen Johnson
PMHNP - BC
"I love getting to know my patients and their stories, which ultimately gives me a better understanding of how to provide them with the most appropriate and therapeutic care possible.” —Kristen Johnson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Using her extensive and comprehensive healthcare background, Kristen works with her patients to develop treatment plans that meet their individual need. Kristen has extensive knowledge in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, treating patients of all ages from adolescents to geriatric. In addition to this, Kristen also has experience with Suboxone in treating Opiate Use Disorder. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center Master of Science, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana Bachelor of Science, Nursing – University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
Joe Mertes
PMHNP - BC
Born and raised in Bay County, Joe has always known that he wanted to work in the healthcare field. It was not until he began working in an inpatient psychiatric facility in 2010 that he realized that his true calling was to work with patients suffering from mental illness. This revelation led Joe to pursue his Bachelors of Psychology from Florida State University. From there, Joe enrolled at Gulf Coast State College to complete the nursing program. While mental health has always been his passion, Joe realized that providing exceptional care to patients meant having a well rounded clinical background. Seeking this, Joe joined the nursing team at Gulf Coast Medical Center, where he took part in numerous leadership courses and was promoted to charge nurse and eventually floor manager. Knowing that he wanted to return to the mental health field as he completed his Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree, Joe returned to the inpatient facility that first sparked his passion for this patient population. Now, as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Joe is excited to bring all of his experiences together to help guide you through through any challenges that you may be facing. When he is not working with his patients, Joe enjoys spending his leisure time with his family.