Welcome to Turned Leaf Psychiatry – Personalized Care That Puts You First

Turned Leaf Psychiatry is a privately owned mental health clinic proudly serving the Madison-Ridgeland, Mississippi, community. Our practice was built on the belief that mental health care should be as individualized as the people we serve.

What sets us apart is our commitment to truly personalized treatment. We take the time to get to know you—not just your symptoms—so we can tailor your care plan to meet your specific needs. Your well-being is our highest priority, and we make sure that every appointment reflects that.

Our providers intentionally structure their schedules to allow extra time with each patient, ensuring you never feel rushed and always receive the attention and support you deserve.

We also understand that life gets busy, which is why we offer flexible appointment times and cutting-edge Tele-Health options—including video calls, phone sessions, and even text-based communication. This means quality mental health care is always within reach, no matter your schedule.

Turned Leaf Psychiatry provides comprehensive mental health services for individuals of all ages. We are one of the few clinics in the area to offer “all-in-one” care—so you can receive your psychiatric evaluation, have your prescription electronically sent to your pharmacy, and undergo any necessary psychological testing all in a single visit. No outside referrals or multiple appointments required.

Led by Stephen Sweeney, Board-Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Legal Nurse Consultant, and President, our team ensures that all aspects of your mental health journey are handled with compassion and expertise.

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About the Owner

Stephen P. Sweeney, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC, LNC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and psychopharmacologist dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. He began his career at Time Wellness in Fayetteville, AR, where he treated psychiatric disorders and dual-diagnosis substance use conditions, gaining specialized experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment and outpatient psychiatry.

Stephen went on to serve as Medical Director and sole prescriber at an inpatient residential facility in Taft, TN, where he managed complex mood, thought, and personality disorders. There, he expanded his expertise with long-acting injectables, Genesight pharmacogenomic testing, and advanced treatment approaches. He also provided care for patients in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs across Tennessee and Georgia.

Today, Stephen is the founder and owner of Turned Leaf Psychiatry LLC in Ridgeland, MS, where he provides innovative psychiatric care across the lifespan. He is recognized for his success in treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders. A strong advocate for mental health access in Mississippi, Stephen is committed to reducing stigma, expanding care, and mentoring the next generation of providers as a preceptor for multiple universities.

Outside of his practice, Stephen enjoys life in Mississippi with his daughter and Australian shepherd, Spurry.

Credentials & Recognitions

  • Licensed PMHNP in MS, GA, TN, and AR

  • Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

  • Certified Psychopharmacologist, Neuroscience Education Institute

  • Certified Biomedical Researcher (CITI)

  • Patient Safety Advocate, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

  • Legal Nurse Consultant (Mississippi College)

  • AACN Credentialed in Pulmonary and COVID-19 Care

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

  • MS Governor’s Workforce Innovation Scholarship recipient

  • Master of Nursing Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center (Honors)

  • Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, Belhaven University

Stephen Sweeney Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Stephen Sweeney Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Acknowledgements

  • “Huge shout out to Stephen Sweeney...I spoke to the guardian ad litem and the judge who are handling both stated that in over 25 years of these proceedings, they have never received a more complete picture than the one Stephen provided in the Sworn Medical Examination Form. They could not have been more complimentary.
    Stephen ... you are the best! We appreciate you!
    With gratitude,” Lisa Downs, Patient Advocate.

  • “I would like to highlight our very own Stephen S. APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC and would like for you all to help me congratulate Stephen on all the great work he does here. Stephen you are absolutely a rock star. You go above and beyond in your documentation. Your knowledge, professionalism, kindness, and care shine through your writing. Thank you for helping advocate our client’s care. You are very much appriciated. ”

    — Lisa Bellaneza, Utilization Review Director, Time Wellness

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

    Quote Source

  • “Woah Stephen, Dropping the Bars over here, time to transfer you to therepists role.”

    — Olga Greenfield, LCSW-Time Wellness, Chattanooga Clinical Director

  • “Why Can’t all NPs be like you?”

    Ryan Cierznienski-Owner of Time Wellness Mental Health Facilities Nationwide