Learn About Our Licensed Psychiatric Caregivers in Greenville, SC
Shane Sherbondy, MD — Psychiatrist
Dr. Sherbondy has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He received his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. Then, he completed his residency and fellowship at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Sherbondy provides treatment for adults, teenagers, and children diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD, ADHD, and addiction problems. His credentials include board certification in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine.
Wendy Frisby, Ed.S., LMFT — Therapist
Ms. Frisby is a licensed marriage and family therapist who received her Educational Specialist degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. She treats a variety of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, anger issues, and school behavioral difficulties. Ms. Frisby has experience in residential treatment, group homes, and private settings.
She works with school-aged children, teenagers, and adults and provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Her formal training takes a family systems approach and she incorporates the use of several therapeutic approaches, which include cognitive-behavioral therapy, collaborative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Keith Turner, PA-C
Mr. Keith Turner graduated with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2009. He has worked as a Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery and Pain Management, practicing in the field of Psychiatry since 2015. Over the years, Mr. Turner has treated adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He sees adolescent and adult patients for psychiatric evaluations and medication management of psychiatric symptoms, including bipolar, depressive, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders.
Sarah McNight, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN
Ms. McNight began her career in mental health in 2011, working with crisis intervention and stabilization of patients with complex psychiatric needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting for six years. She holds a Master's degree in Nursing from Clemson University with board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Wilkes University. Prior to joining Sherbondy's Psychiatric Solutions in 2020, Ms. McNight worked as a Nurse Practitioner in diverse specialty settings. Through her experience, she has witnessed first-hand that mental health is essential for overall health. Her diverse background working and training as a nurse practitioner includes the specialties of mental health, neurology, school-based health, aesthetic and cosmetic medicine, outpatient surgery, family and internal medicine, women's health, and teaching nursing students as a clinical adjunct faculty member in a psychiatric hospital. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she spent 5+ years as a nurse working with patients with a variety of complex medical and surgical conditions and mental health disorders in 2 hospital systems. Ms. McNight is currently accepting new patients 18 years and older and adolescent patients 16 years and older on a case-by-case basis. Ms. McNight performs initial evaluations, diagnoses psychiatric conditions, and manages medications. Her approach is not a one-size-fits-all approach. She considers each patient's individuality, respects their goals for treatment, and individualizes their treatment plans accordingly using evidence-based research.
Sarah Hamby, APRN
Sarah is a native of Upstate SC and is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority. She started her journey in the medical field as a Nurse Technician at the Children's Hospital at Greenville Memorial while completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at USC. After five years of nursing in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, she furthered her education at Clemson University, where she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and continued as a provider in the ICU, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine, She later pursued an additional year of specialized training in Psychiatry, completing a post-graduate program at Wilkes University. She has a total of 14+ years of experience in the medical field, ranging from pediatric care to adult ICUs. She serves all age populations of the Upstate, from children to mature adults, who suffer from a variety of psychiatric disorders. These disorders include (but are not limited to) ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar 1 and 2, OCD, anxiety disorders, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. As the wife of a Marine Corps Veteran who suffers from PTSD, she has an intense desire to assist those who are looking to improve their quality of life through better management of their psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Melissa Motes
Dr. Melissa Motes is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience in various healthcare settings. She received her Health Science degree from Clemson before getting her BS from the University of Miami. She received her Master's and Doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has years of experience as an RN in the Neonatal ICU before entering into the community setting as a Nurse Practitioner. She worked in urgent care and family medicine settings before joining Sherbondy's Psychiatric Solutions and continues to use her background in family medicine to get a better understanding of her patients' total health history.
Dr. Motes enjoys treating various mental health diagnoses, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar. She understands these diagnoses on a personal level from personal experience and close friends and family and feels this allows her to connect to her patients on a deeper level. Her approach to treatment is to provide a safe space for each person to feel comfortable enough to provide his or her mental health history without worry of judgment. She is currently accepting patients aged 18 and older. In her free time, Dr. Motes enjoys spending time with her two young children and close family members in the area.
Dannah Moore, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Dannah began her career in nursing in 2010, and while her background in healthcare is diverse, she has devoted most of her career to the pediatric population, with whom she has a passion for serving. She has cared for children and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings with an emphasis on autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Dannah is a board-certified, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with full prescriptive authority. She applies a personalized, evidence-based, holistic approach to care, utilizing medications, as well as recommendations for supplements, diet, exercise, and lifestyle to reach mental health goals. She loves yoga, psychiatry podcasts, coffee, making cold-process soaps, Broadway plays, and spending time with her daughters.
Angie Rich, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Angie is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in the field of mental health. Born and raised in Virginia, she was drawn to the field of nursing from a young age, inspired by the desire to help others and make a difference in their lives. It was during her mental health rotation as a practical nurse that she discovered her love for the specialty. The complexity of mental health disorders and the profound impact they have on individuals and their families sparked a deeper interest, leading to her pursuit of a higher-level degree in nursing.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care. Upon graduation, she continued her nursing career in behavioral health in an inpatient setting, where she worked in various departments, served as a mentor, and gained valuable experience and a broad understanding of healthcare. She went on to pursue her Masters Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Wilkes University.
Angie’s goal is to provide comprehensive mental health care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders. She believes in the power of empathy, compassion, and understanding in transforming the lives of individuals struggling with mental health disorders. She currently works with adults across the lifespan, dealing with a range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia. In the future, she plans to add the treatment of children and adolescents to her practice. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to her patients.
Throughout her career, she has remained committed to professional development. She is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and an active member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA). She regularly attends seminars and conferences to stay updated on the latest research and advancements in psychiatric nursing.
