Hi, I'm Vickie.

Mary V. Watkins, APRN, PMHNP-C

Board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner

I believe the most important medicine I offer is listening. Before we ever talk about a prescription, I want to know you: what your days look like, what's weighing on you, and what "better" would mean for you.

My Story

I have cared for patients in an outpatient psychiatric clinic in Odessa and in skilled nursing and long-term care communities across West Texas. Along the way, I learned that people heal best when they feel truly heard, when someone takes the time to understand the whole person, not just the symptoms.

I also understand that journey personally. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 50 years old. I always knew I was different, but I didn't know why. Finally having an answer, and with God's help, learning to work with how my mind is made, changed how I understood myself. It's a big part of why I'm so passionate about helping others find their answers, whether you're a parent worried about your child or an adult who has wondered for years.

For families, care doesn't stop at a prescription. I teach parents practical ways to help their children cope with ADHD at home and at school, so kids can build healthy habits and confidence, and are less likely to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope as they grow older.

I started Watkins Behavioral Health to give people what I wish everyone had: unhurried time, honest answers in plain language, and a provider who remembers their story from one visit to the next.

Faith and care

I offer Christian, faith-based care. My faith in God is at the heart of why I do this work, and it shapes how I care for every person, with patience, dignity, and hope.

If you'd like your faith to be part of your treatment, including prayer or scripture when it helps, I welcome that. If you hold different beliefs or none at all, you are just as welcome here and will receive the same respect and quality of care.

Credentials

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing

  • Board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C) through AANPCB

  • Experience in outpatient psychiatry for adults, teens, and children

  • Psychiatric care in skilled nursing and long-term care communities

  • Pharmacogenomic (genetic) test interpretation to guide medication choices

Ready to take the first step?

I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Call to schedule your first visit or ask any questions.

Call (432) 237-3908