At Positive Pathways, we are committed to helping individuals find hope, healing, and meaningful growth. We provide compassionate, personalized mental health care that supports your journey toward balance and emotional well-being.
At Positive Pathways, we are committed to helping individuals find hope, healing, and meaningful growth. We provide compassionate, personalized mental health care that supports your journey toward balance and emotional well-being.
Welcome to Positive Pathways
Mental Health and Wellness
Michelle North, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Founder, Positive Pathways Mental Health and Wellness.
With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Michelle North brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to mental health care. Her career has included work as a rescue paramedic, neuro-ICU nurse, ER nurse, and psychiatric nurse—each role deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection and the importance of holistic healing.
Michelle is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Positive Pathways Mental Health and Wellness. She specializes in women’s mental health, with a particular focus on the often-overlooked presentation of ADHD in girls and women. She also provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for individuals of all genders navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and stress.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or life transitions, our team is here to walk alongside you with evidence-based treatment, respectful collaboration, and a deep understanding of the challenges you face. We specialize in women’s mental health, care for first responders and healthcare professionals, and the nuanced treatment of conditions like ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more.
Your mental health journey is unique—let us help you navigate it with clarity and purpose. Discover your path forward with Positive Pathways.
( OUR SERVICES )
Focused Care For Focused Lives
ADHD
Comprehensive ADHD treatment tailored to each individual’s needs. We recognize that ADHD can affect focus, organization, mood, and daily functioning—especially when left undiagnosed in women and adults. Our approach includes thorough evaluation, evidence-based medication management, and supportive strategies to help improve attention, reduce overwhelm, and enhance daily living.
First Responders/ Healthcare providers
As a former rescue paramedic, ICU, and ER nurse, Michelle brings firsthand understanding and deep empathy to her work with those on the front lines. She is uniquely qualified to support individuals navigating burnout, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the emotional toll of high-stakes environments, offering a safe space to process experiences and begin healing.
Medication Management
Specializing personalized and evidence-based medication management to support your mental health goals. We take the time to understand your unique symptoms, history, and treatment preferences to develop a plan that works for you. Our goal is to find the right balance—using medication as one part of a comprehensive approach to help you feel more stable, focused, and empowered in your daily life.
Individual Therapy
We offer individualized therapy tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and goals. We believe that healing happens through a compassionate and collaborative relationship, where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, our therapy sessions are designed to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting positive chan
Stress, Depression and Anxiety Management
We help you develop effective tools for managing stress, depression and anxiety and restoring balance in your life. Whether you're facing chronic stress, burnout, or feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, our approach focuses on identifying triggers, building healthy coping strategies, and fostering resilience. Through supportive care and practical techniques, we work with you to reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.
Children And Family Issues
We understand that family dynamics can deeply impact emotional health. Whether you're dealing with conflict, communication challenges, or the stress of caregiving and life transitions, we offer supportive guidance to help you navigate family issues with clarity and compassion. Our goal is to help you build healthier relationships, set boundaries, and find greater peace within your family system.
( HOW IT WORKS )
Your Path To Mental Wellness One Step At A Time
How do you get our services
To get started with our psychiatric mental health services, simply email us to schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation. This meet-and-greet gives you the opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, and see if our practice is the right fit for you. If you choose to move forward, we’ll arrange your initial evaluation through our appointment calendar, create a personalized treatment plan, verify payment details, and provide ongoing support to help you reach your goals.
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