Courtney Malone, APRN, FNP, PMHNP, was born and raised in Texarkana, Texas and has served the East Texas community for more than eight years as an advanced registered Family Nurse Practitioner and now, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She is excited to bring her compassionate care to Texarkana Care Clinic.
She earned her PMHNP certificate in 2023 from Texas A&M University – Texarkana and her Master of Science Nursing-FNP from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2015. She also holds Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Health Administration degrees.
Courtney became interested in psychiatry due to a shortage of mental health providers and services in East Texas and the surrounding areas. She has comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse populations. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Texas Nurse Practitioners and American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Having worked in mental health for 13 years, SanTanna considers working with and supporting her clients a privilege and a joy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree in 2008 from Southern Arkansas University and in 2012, she pursued a Masters of Science in Addiction Counseling, and in 2014 received a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Most recently she obtained Post Masters Certification in Marriage and Family Counseling. Her passion is helping people and she takes a collaborative approach when working with clients to help them meet their goals. Santanna has experience in working with both adults in children in Attention Deficit disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavior problems, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety addiction, and pre-marital counseling.
Santanna enjoys traveling, reading, working out, and spending time with family and friends.
"Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain." -Matt Haig