Meet Our Staff of Experts

Michelle Murray is a highly experienced psychiatric and mental health professional with a wealth of experience in the field. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing/PMHNP from Northern Kentucky University and is APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC certified in Texas. She also holds RN licenses in Texas and Ohio and is AHA-BLS certified. Additionally, she is a certified telehealth provider and educator, having completed training at the Center for Telehealth Innovation, Education & Research at Old Dominion University. Michelle has always had a passion for helping others, and this is evident in the many roles she has held throughout her career. Michelle started her nursing career as Home Care RN/Case Manager at the Visiting Nurse Association in Cincinnati. Next, Michelle moved to the hospital setting, working as a RN with St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Northern Kentucky on a medical surgical floor, then as a float pool nurse, and finally as a Care Coordinator. Michelle began her career in the psychiatric and mental health field as a Staff RN at an adolescent inpatient psychiatry unit of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, where she worked with children and adolescents, and she began to develop her practice of trauma informed care. She then worked as PRN Staff RN at Sun Behavioral Health, where she cared for patients of all ages including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. All these roles have helped her gain the knowledge, skills, and experience she has today, and have allowed her to become a well-rounded and experienced professional in the psychiatric and mental health field. Michelle's personal life is also rich and fulfilling; she has a varied background, having grown up in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she developed a deep love for football, specifically the Dallas Cowboys. She later moved to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, where she spent 22 years raising her family and learned to also love the Cincinnati Bengals and their wonderful fans. She has now returned to Texas to be closer to her family. She is a proud mother of four adult children who are happy and successful, and live all over the country. She is dedicated to her family and has a goal to spend time traveling to visit them. Her experience as a mother has no doubt influenced her decision to pursue a career in the psychiatric and mental health field, where she has been able to make a positive impact on the lives of others. In her free time, Michelle is an avid reader and is always looking for her next book to dive into. She is also a pet lover and is the proud owner of two spoiled cats. She has an interest in quilting and enjoys creating beautiful quilts as a hobby. She also enjoys outdoor walks and exploring nature. Michelle is also a traveler at heart and enjoys visiting new places and experiencing different cultures. In addition to her love for travel, she also enjoys home improvement and has a passion for making her living space comfortable and beautiful. All these hobbies and interests reflect her passion for creativity and self-improvement, both of which are valuable traits in her professional life. Michelle is thrilled to join Affective Mental Wellness and serve the mental health needs of her community with her extensive experience and dedication to her profession. She is excited to be part of the team and to continue providing expert care.