Get To Know Our Team
Lindsey N. Bauman CPNP, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Lindsey Bauman is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner. She is certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner through PNCB (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board), and she is a family systems trained; certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner through ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center).
Lindsey graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2014. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in nursing (focusing on executive leadership and health policy). Her practice background includes developmental and behavioral pediatrics, primary care pediatrics, as well as child/adolescent and family psychiatry.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked as a nurse for 8 years in multiple settings helping individuals from different backgrounds across the lifespan.
Lindsey is passionate about providing unparalleled family centered care. She treats patients across the lifespan, but her primary area of focus is treating children, adolescents, transitional youth, adults, and families.
She is part of Sigma Theta Tau and has been recognized by the International Nurses Association for her demonstrated success, leadership, and excellence in her field. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP).
Lindsey is originally from Michigan “GO BLUE!” She has also lived in Ohio, but she is now residing in Fort Mill, SC with her husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, and cat. She enjoys reading, camping, spinning, spending time with friends and family, being creative, and trying new things.
I am extremely fortunate to get to know people in a unique, authentic, and vulnerable way. My clients are often tremendously grateful for everything they gain from our sessions. I am not sure they realize just how much I gain from them as well. What a privilege it is to get to do this for a living. The human connection is powerful.
-Lindsey Bauman
Q & A with Lindsey
Something you do to improve your mental health?
Practice yoga and meditation
Something you enjoy?
I enjoy spending time with family, gardening, and traveling
Something you fear?
Tornadoes
Favorite place?
My childhood hometown in Michigan (reminds me of simpler times)
Something you hope to learn?
How to play the Ukulele
Q & A with Jason
Something you do to improve your mental health?
I try to perform a daily exercise to help improve my mental health. Whether it involves going to the gym,going for a run, or jumping into the sauna, a daily form of mild to moderate exertion on your body can help improve your overall mental health.
Something you enjoy?
I thoroughly enjoy sports specifically college football. Go, Clemson!
Something you fear?
I tend to fear losing my pup Bailey. She's a chocolate Labrador Retriever, and just had her 9th birthday!
Favorite place?
My favorite place is Italy. I recently explored the country and fell in love with the food and culture.
Something you hope to learn?
The world of psychiatry is ever evolving with the advancement of medical technology. I hope to learn new evidence-based interventions involving the treatment of mental illnesses to better serve my patients.
Jason Allen, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Jason Allen is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. He is certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Jason attended Walden University, which is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated with his master's degree in nursing in November of 2023. He obtained board certification the following year. Jason has a background with developmental and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. He has previous experience working for the Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) in New York, where he gained extensive experience treating all age groups for psychiatric illnesses.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Jason worked in numerous areas within the acute care setting, including the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), case management, and the medical intensive care unit (MICU). He also was the occupational health manager for an industrial facility in Florence, SC.
I offer an evidence-based, compassionate approach for all psychiatric conditions, including necessary psychotropic or psychotherapeutic treatments. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling supported and understood, with concerns eased and a clear path forward.My experiences span across children, adolescents, and adults.
Jason currently resides in Florence, SC with his dog (Bailey) and his cat (Marmalade). His hobbies include gardening, traveling, college football, hockey, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
I find myself privileged to be able to help other individuals that may be suffering from a mental illness and are seeking help and guidance on their journey. The first step in providing effective mental health treatment is to promote an environment that's soothing and non judgemental. I would like all of my clients to be in a relaxed state while conversing and deciding on a proper treatment plan that benefits you the most. At the end of the session, all clients should leave with a feeling of peace and confidence.
- Jason Allen PMHNP-BC
Tiffany Wright, MSN,APRN,PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany Wright is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in psychiatric nursing. She brings a compassionate and evidence-based approach to care, specializing in psychopharmacology, diagnostic evaluation, and crisis intervention across the lifespan.
Before joining Metta Vita Health, Tiffany practiced with Novant Health Psychiatric Associates and CaroMont Health, providing comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care and emergency psychiatric consultation. Her background also includes clinical leadership in behavioral health, where she guided multidisciplinary teams in providing safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
Tiffany is dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional wellness through personalized treatment planning, patient and family education, and a holistic understanding of mental health. She is passionate about fostering recovery, resilience, and empowerment in every patient she serves.
Q & A with Tiffany
Something you do to improve your mental health?
Laugh, as often as possible!
Something you enjoy?
Lying in bed watching TV.
Something you fear?
Being dependent on others.
Favorite place?
The beach
Something you hope to learn?
I hope to learn more about myself so I can extend that knowledge and wisdom to others around me.
Kris Domingo, MSN,APRN,PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Kris is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her national certification in March 2025 after graduating from Chamberlain University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Divine Word College of Laoag in the Philippines, where her journey in healthcare first began. Originally from the Philippines, Kris brings a rich cultural perspective and deep sense of compassion to her work in mental health care. Fluent in Ilokano and Tagalog, she connects deeply with diverse communities and provides care that honors cultural identity.
She began her healthcare career in 2018 at Hawaii State Hospital, starting as a paramedical assistant and advancing to become a registered nurse. Her dedication to mental wellness and culturally sensitive care led her to pursue advanced practice, where she now serves the community with empathy, expertise, and heart.
Outside of her clinical role, Kris is a proud mother of four and operates an adult foster home, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals in need of long-term care. She and her husband also run a Filipino food truck in Waikele, sharing the flavors of their heritage with the local community. Kris enjoys watching movies and spending quality time with her family — moments that keep her grounded and inspired in both life and work.
Guided by her favorite motto, “If others can, why can’t I,” Kris believes in meeting patients where they are — with sympathy, respect, and cultural understanding. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered on their journey to mental wellness.
Q & A with Kris
Something you do to improve your mental health?
I make time for rest and for being with my family, they’re my grounding force. Even on busy days, I pause to take a breath and reset when I feel stress building up.
Something you enjoy?
I love simply spending time with my family — whether we’re watching a movie, sharing a meal, or just enjoying each other’s company. Seeing them do what they love brings me genuine happiness.
Something you fear?
Feeling stuck. Growth and learning are really important to me, so I try to stay curious and open to new challenges.
Favorite place?
Home. It’s my sanctuary — peaceful, grounding, and full of good memories.
Something you hope to learn?
I’m committed to ongoing growth and learning — continually refining my clinical skills to better support each person’s unique mental health journey.
Q & A with Erica
Something you do to improve your mental health?
I start my mornings early at the gym — it’s my reset and a way to clear my mind before the day begins. I also make time for short outdoor walks without my phone to stay grounded and present.
Something you enjoy?
I love exploring new restaurants and traveling. Experiencing different places and cultures brings me joy and perspective.
Something you fear?
Losing my health — or seeing a loved one struggle — reminds me how deeply connected our physical and emotional well-being truly are.
Favorite place?
Valencia, Spain, or Italy — hands down.
Something you hope to learn?
I’m passionate about connecting the best of conventional and integrative medicine to create real change in mental health care — for individuals, families, and the system as a whole.
Erica Everett,DNP, FNP-BC
Family & Integrative Functional Medicine Practitioner
Erica Everett is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of clinical experience and a Doctorate in Integrative Nutrition and Functional Medicine. A Certified Integrative Functional Medicine Practitioner, Erica is passionate about identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than focusing solely on disease management.
Her approach blends the science of conventional medicine with the depth of functional and lifestyle medicine—integrating advanced laboratory testing, nutrition, exercise physiology, hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and restorative lifestyle design. Each care plan is personalized to help patients restore balance, optimize energy, and achieve lasting wellness.
Erica is known for being highly inquisitive, deeply insightful, and a natural problem-solver. She has a gift for connecting complex clinical patterns and transforming them into clear, practical solutions. Her background in family medicine, urgent care, regenerative medicine, and integrative health allows her to take a comprehensive, systems-based view of the body and its interconnected functions.
Recognized for her kindness, compassion, and curiosity, Erica partners closely with her patients—and collaborates across the Metta Vita Health team—to deliver a whole-person approach to care. She believes that true wellness begins when patients feel heard, understood, and supported by a team working together toward their healing and vitality.
Q & A with Kimberly
Something you do to improve your mental health?
Intentional movement and stillness, sleep hygiene, and nonjudgmental spaces to build a connection with other humans.
Something you enjoy?
Hiking, yoga, and French fries
Something you fear?
Rodents and bugs
Favorite place?
Sedona, AZ
Something you hope to learn?
Always more patience
Kimberly Bernstein LCSW
Psychotherapist, Yogini, Energy Healer, Fear Slayer
Kimberly is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 2 decades of experience under her belt.
As a mother, energy healer and recovery warrior, she takes pride in her ability to compassionately and non-judgmentally hold space for those walking the path of recovery.
Kimberly brings to her sessions her strong background in yoga, breath-work, and mindfulness. While Kimberly’s first love is empowering others to live boldly beyond diet culture, she also has an affinity for working with parents, clients with an ADHD diagnosis, and those on the autism spectrum.
Kimberly is trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems. When she’s not in the therapy room you might catch Kimberly teaching or taking a yoga class, exploring the city on a walk or run, or out hiking the trails of Baltimore.
Kimberly is queer and friendly, and queer friendly!
Markley Hawkins, LISW-CP.
Psychotherapist
Markley grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. She gained her BA in Psychology from West Virginia University in 1991 and has lived in the Carolinas since 1994. 2009 Markley completed a Master’s in Social Work from Winthrop University.
Markley is a seasoned Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice with 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy services. Her approach is rooted in a biopsychosocial framework tailored to understand individual strengths, needs, circumstances, and perspectives. Markley uses various clinical tools to facilitate a person’s healing path and ways to greater happiness. Working with adults, teens, and children, she specializes in treating trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and other tricky life stressors. Markley has received extensive training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused- CBT, Expressive Arts Techniques, and play therapy interventions. She is driven to provide the most effective care in ways that feel safe, compassionate, and meaningful to her clients.
Q & A with Markley
Something you do to improve your mental health?
spending time outdoors, reading, exercising and talking to friends.
Something you enjoy?
I enjoy time with my family and pets most. I also love to read, grow things - flowers, plants, veggies, and listen to music.
Favorite place?
I don't have a favorite place - I love spending time on the beach. I also love being in the mountains - walking, skiing, down a river, driving. I love just hanging out at home too and chilling with my favorite people there. I enjoy finding new places to explore and discover.
Something you hope to learn?
I like learning - new ways to do therapy, artistic endeavors, cooking new dishes, growing different kinds of plants, music, people, ideas! Curiosity is always present in my brain.
Q & A with Jim
Something you do to improve your mental health?
I practice mindfulness every day. I believe in practicing coping skills regularly to be prepared for having to apply them.
Something you enjoy?
I enjoy simple things such as spending time with friends and family.
Something you fear?
I still can't shake my fear of heights!
Favorite place?
My favorite place is wherever the people that I care for are.
Something you hope to learn?
Everything. Learning is an ongoing process in my life.
James “Jim” Hanrahan, LPC MA, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Trauma, Performance, + Resilience Specialist
James “Jim” Hanrahan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults align their values with their actions to create more meaningful, purpose-driven lives. He has extensive experience supporting veterans, first responders, and athletes, specializing in PTSD, anger management, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Jim’s approach to therapy is rooted in the humanistic principles of Carl Rogers, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and the power of genuine connection. Known for his calm, grounded presence and ability to build trust quickly, Jim creates a space where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. His clients often describe him as easy to talk with — someone who listens deeply, offers honest insight, and helps them take practical, effective steps forward.
Drawing on both his clinical expertise and broad life experience, Jim works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, strengthen resilience, and align daily choices with their core values. His direct yet compassionate style helps clients navigate challenges, find clarity, and make sustainable changes that support long-term growth and emotional well-being.
Jim believes that seeking help is an act of courage — and that meaningful change begins the moment we decide to do things differently.
Elizabeth "Liz" Porter
Coach | Guide | Accountability Partner
Elizabeth “Liz” Porter brings more than 15 years of experience in youth services, program development, and trauma-informed leadership to her role as a coach at Metta Vita Health. Her background in residential treatment and workforce development gives her a deep understanding of how structure, resilience, and relationship-centered support foster meaningful growth — whether in individuals, teams, or organizations.
As a Coach Approach–certified coach, Liz integrates executive function strategies, performance and wellness coaching, and leadership development to help clients strengthen focus, build sustainable habits, and lead with confidence. Her coaching draws from evidence-informed frameworks that promote clarity, accountability, and long-term change.
Liz has completed advanced training in Thinking for a Change, Trauma-Responsive Supervision, Motivational Interviewing, and Substance Abuse Interventions through the University of Cincinnati, as well as coursework in Trauma-Informed Care and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). She is scheduled to complete additional certification in the STRONG Assessment™ and FIRO®-based coaching in the coming months, expanding her assessment-driven approach to communication, leadership, and personal development.
Throughout her career, Liz has held progressive leadership roles, including Program Director for trauma-informed residential programs and founding committee member for initiatives supporting at-risk youth. Her approach reflects both compassion and rigor — helping clients translate insight into effective action.
Liz is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to function at their best, cultivate emotional intelligence, and create meaningful, sustainable success.
Q & A with Liz
Something you do to improve your mental health?
Listen to audiobooks while taking my dogs for walks.
Something you enjoy?
Going to the beach.
Something you fear?
Loch Ness monster
Favorite place?
Roatan, Honduras
Something you hope to learn?
Conversational Spanish
Q & A with Allen
Something you do to improve your mental health?
I exercise, meditate, and sit in the sauna
Something you enjoy?
I enjoy Ohio State football, spending time with family, and travelling
Something you fear?
Snakes
Favorite place?
The beach
Something you hope to learn?
More home improvement skills and DIYs
Allen Bauman
Practice Administrator
Allen Is new to the health care practice management arena, but he is not new to the health care world or maintaining systems and operations. Allen is well versed in health care largely in part because of his wife, Lindsey. He has also become very familiar with nursing and nuances parents/consumers deal with day to day. He and Lindsey have a son who is profoundly disabled. Allen has learned a lot managing and caring for their son from bedside nursing care, coordination, ordering durable medical equipment, appointments and scheduling, handling billing, claims, and much more.
Prior to joining Lindsey at Mettā Vita Health, Allen worked in the chemical industrial arena. He worked for the same company, Jones-Hamilton, for 18 years. Allen’s time at JH speaks to his loyalty. Throughout the years at JH, he monitored operations, conducted process inspections, troubleshot, coordinated with multiple departments, and he enforced policies, procedures, and safety protocols. Allen also mentored and supervised employees. JH is a company based out of Ohio. Allen was integral in the startup and expansion of the additional JH plant in South Carolina.
Allen is a family man and takes pride in being a husband and father. Allen enjoys spending time with his family whenever he can. He is a HUGE Ohio State football fan. Allen also enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures, golfing, listening to podcasts, and developing his knowledge in stocks and finance.
“Allen and I are complete opposites. We think very differently from one another. I am incredibly grateful (most days…iykyk…HA) for him as he provides balance to me in our marriage and our practice.”
-Lindsey Bauman
Lindsey does an incredible job of helping her patients find balance inside and out. She listens with no judgment and helps us find & use the tools necessary to work through our struggles. Our family is beyond thankful for her!
-Amy H. (client)
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