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Meet Our Providers 

Meet the compassionate professionals dedicated to providing personalized, supportive, and holistic mental health care

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Dr. De'Edda Powell

The founder of Peaceful Aura

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Dr. De'Edda Powell (she/her) is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner serving North Carolina. She prides herself in providing comprehensive mental health care with a patient-centered and holistic approach to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Dr. Powell is experienced in addressing unique mental health disparities of the underrepresented populations in the African American and LGBTQ+ communities and offer treatment for a variety of mental health disorders, such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar, and drug and alcohol addiction. Modalities include psychotropic medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle modifications, nutritional and supplemental vitamin recommendations.

 
"With years of experience in mental health, I am confident in delivering compassionate care that creates true and lasting transformations." 
Dr. Powell DNP PMHNP-BC
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Education

  • Doctorates of Nursing Practice: Medical University of South Carolina 

  • Masters of Science in Nursing: Medical University of South Carolina

  • Bachelors of Science Nursing. Cum Laude, University Rochester New York 

  • Bachelors of Science Respiratory. Magna Cum Laude, University of North Carolina Charlotte

Memberships & Affiliations 

NC Historically Underutilized Businesses Women Owned Certification — Peaceful Aura BHS
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Rasheka Walters

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Rasheka’s (She/Her) philosophy is grounded in the belief that lasting mental wellness requires identifying and addressing the root causes of mental health conditions — not simply suppressing symptoms with medication alone. As a Board-Certified Functional Medicine provider, she specializes in evaluating the brain–gut axis, utilizing targeted supplementation, and designing personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans that support true healing from the inside out. She practices integrative psychiatry, blending evidence-based psychiatric treatment with functional medicine principles to create individualized care plans that truly fit each patient’s life.

In every appointment, Rasheka takes the time to understand your full picture — your mental health history, physical health, lifestyle, nutrition, stress load, and goals — before building a plan that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

 


"Her Approach: Holistic. Integrative. Functional Medicine."

Rasheka Walters, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Education

  • Board Certification

  • Board-Certified in Functional Medicine

  • Psychiatric Mental Health NP Postgraduate Certificate Purdue University Global | February 2025

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

  • NC Board of Nursing NP

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Dorene Caldwell

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Dorene is now accepting new clients across the lifespan for both therapy and psychiatric medication management — available in-person and via telehealth.

What makes Dorene truly special goes far beyond her credentials. She brings a warmth and relatability that immediately puts clients at ease. She has a particular gift for connecting with the mature and older adult population — meeting them exactly where they are, at a stage of life that deserves specialized, attentive care from someone who genuinely understands that experience.

We also recognize how deeply meaningful it is that Dorene is an African American woman in psychiatric care. For far too long, Black and Brown communities have faced systemic barriers to mental health treatment — barriers rooted in mistrust, cultural disconnect, and a lack of representation in healthcare spaces. Dorene's presence on our team is not just an asset, it's a statement: you deserve a provider who looks like you, understands your experience, and will advocate fiercely for your healing.

"We are honored to have someone of Dorene's caliber on our team. Her lived experience, warmth, and clinical excellence make her an extraordinary provider. Especially for communities who deserve to feel truly seen and understood in their care." 

Dorene Caldwell, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Education

  • MSN — PMHNP Track: Walden University 

  • BSN: Chamberlain University

  • PMHNP-BC (ANCC) 

  • NC Nurse Practitioner License 

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Culturally Affirming Psychiatric Care in Charlotte, NC

All Ages | Telehealth & In-Person | Most Insurance Accepted

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We are Looking forward to serving you!

Take the next step toward feeling your best—book an appointment with one of our compassionate providers today.

For any life threatening emergencies, please dial: 911

Postpartum Support International Help Line 1-800-944-4773

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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