Meet Our Team


Here at Sunshine Health, we aim to provide a safe and supportive environment to help our patients overcome their challenges and improve their overall well-being using an integrative approach for optimal physical and mental health.


Michelle Hext

DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, FNP-C, ENP-C, PMHNP-BC

Michelle is a Multi-Licensed and Board-certified Nurse Practitioner and the Founder of Sunshine Health, she is committed to building a practice grounded in clarity, compassion, and evidence-based care for our patients.

Stacy Marlin

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Stacy is a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner caring for clients across the lifespan. Stacy specializes in maternal mental health and mood disorders, providing compassionate, person-centered care that flawlessly integrates medication and therapy.

Hillary Chase

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CDCES

Hillary is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive therapy for ages 13 and older.

Darian Stephens

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Darian is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner caring for children (5+) and adults. She provides trauma-informed treatment for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia through medication management and supportive therapy.

Jessie Dotson

Peer Support Counselor and Clinical Care Coordinator

Jessie provides non-clinical support to individuals navigating mental health challenges. She offers encouragement and practical tools while partnering with our Nurse Practitioners to support continuity of care and reinforce treatment goals.

Jordan Green

PMHNP Student Intern

Jordan is our enthusiastic student intern completing specialized training in psychiatric and mental health care. As an already practicing Family Nurse Practitioner, Jordan is learning how to integrate medical and behavioral care while advancing psychiatric training under Michelle’s supervision.