Dr. Natalie Errante, PMHNP, DNP

Ultra Violet Mental Health is owned and operated by Dr. Natalie Errante. Dr. Errante is a Board-Certified Family, Pediatric and Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Errante graduated with her MSN from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and has over 30 years of experience in nursing and over 19 years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Errante earned her doctorate in 2022 at East Carolina University. 

Dr. Errante is very active in the North Carolina Nurses Association and is the Founder of the Centralina APRN organization. Dr. Errante was Vice President of the NCNA Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Council in 2007-09 and is often a speaker, presenter, and panelist at nursing/medical conferences. Dr. Errante is also an active Member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Dr. Errante has received an Honorary Certificate from UNC- Chapel Hill for her work as a supervisor and preceptor for new therapists and NPs working a residency or clinicals. Dr. Errante has performed clinical research related to a subtype of anti-inflammatory medications and the medications' ability to alleviate OCD symptoms; and has participated in the DSM-5 field trials.

Dr. Errante is certified in Medical Aesthetics from The National Laser Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Errante has experience in medically assisted weight management and has been a member of the Bariatric Association. Dr. Errante is presently certified in administration of Spravato for treatment resistant depression.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Mrs. Brenda B. Cupp, FNP

Mrs. Cupp has worked in multiple medical fields since graduating from Winston-Salem State University in 2005 with a Master of Science in Nursing and obtaining her Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification. 

Most recently, Brenda has worked in Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Medicine as well as Substance Abuse, with prior experience in Family Medicine and Pain. Brenda is also licensed for Suboxone Addiction Treatment.

Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, Brenda enjoys spending time with her family, setting new goals, and making a difference in others' lives. Quite naturally, Brenda is a Carolina Panthers fan!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Ms. Sandra Hipple, PMH-NP-Stay tuned........                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Mrs. Sammi Ervin, LCSW

Mrs. Ervin has been a social worker for 18 years. Sammi received her undergraduate degrees in psychology and sociology from Catawba College and her master in social work from joint master program with N.C. A&T and U.N.C. Greensboro. Sammi uses predominantly cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies and has experience working with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder and trauma.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Ms. Christina Thompson, LCSW-Associate-Stay tuned...........                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Ms. Nicole Emerson, LCMHC

Ms. Emerson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and families with mental health and relational issues. Nicole therapeutic approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. Nicole is also trained in Level II EMDR. Nicole enjoys working with clients on dealing with stress, overcoming phobias, managing anxiety and depression, reprocessing trauma, maximizing wellness, adjustment disorders, and personality disorders. Nicole uses a traditional talk-therapy format and emphasizes the importance of a safe, trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.                                                                                                                                                         

Ms. Elizabeth Riley, LCMHC-Associate- Stay tuned..........                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Dr. LaShondrea D. Nixon, Medical/Mental Health Practice Administrator

Dr. Nixon Nixon is currently Ultra Violet Mental Health Practice Administrator. Dr. Nixon has been working in the Mental Health field in the State of Virginia for over 15 years. Dr. Nixon worked as a Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult-Child in Danville and Martinsville Virginia. Dr. Nixon still does work in Virginia and continues to hold her Qualified Mental Health Professional License-Adult. Dr. Nixon has years of experience as a Corporate Clinical Director overseeing 4 sites, with over 50 employees/contractors and over 400 patients.

After leaving the corporate sector, Dr. Nixon became a Disability Analyst in Roanoke, Virginia. While working as a Disability Analyst, Dr. Nixon continued to work towards opening her own Mental Health Agency. In April of 2015, Dr. Nixon was fully licensed as Mental Health Provider, offering Mental-Health Skill-Building Services for adults in Petersburg Virginia and surrounding areas. Dr. Nixon is currently working on getting her Case Management Program added/licensed in Petersburg Virginia.

Dr. Nixon has resided in Winston-Salem, NC since 2002 but Lexington, NC is “home”.  Dr. Nixon is a 1997 graduate of Lexington Senior High and will always be a “Lexington Yellow Jacket”. Following high school, Dr. Nixon received her Administrative Assistant Certification from King’s College (Charlotte, NC) in 1998. Dr. Nixon received her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Davidson County Community College (Lexington, NC) in 2007. Dr. Nixon received her Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and in 2009 her Master’s in Psychology both from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Nixon said she was finished with school at this point but continued her studies and received her Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Northcentral University in 2019.

Dr. Nixon enjoys traveling, road trips, anywhere near water, reading business/psychological articles and shopping. Dr. Nixon love the North Carolina Tarheels and the Dallas Cowboys and is currently a member of the Cowboy Stars of Carolinas out of Charlotte, NC. Most importantly she loves church and spending time with her family. Dr. Nixon has one biological niece, one biological nephew, 2 biological great nieces and one biological great nephew: however, Dr. Nixon is “Auntie” to many.                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Ms. Rochelle Bowman, Certified Medical Billing Specialist

Ms. Rochelle Bowman is a senior online accounting student at UNC Greensboro. Rochelle was born in Washington, DC but raised in Salisbury, NC for most of her childhood. Rochelle is a devoted mother to a handsome two-year old Kozart and a bonus mom to her sweet nephew, Kenneth. Rochelle spends her free time coaching youth cheerleaders for a football league in the county. Rochelle loves all things Disney and loves spending time with her family and friends.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Mrs. Lisa Poplin, Patient Intake Specialist                                

Mrs. Poplin has worked as a patient intake specialist for over 15 years in mental health field. Lisa have been married for 33 years and have a 3 year old grandaughter who she adores. Lisa enjoys reading, camping, traveling, the beach and her flip flops. Lisa was born and raised in Salisbury, NC and is a huge Tarheel fan.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Mrs. Ella Parson, Patient Intake Specialist

Mrs. Ella is a Native of Salisbury, North Carolina. Ella has been in the healthcare profession for over 10 years. Ella has been married for five years and spends her weekends cheering on her husband and his football team at Power Cross Ministries.