Psychiatry in Kennesaw, Georgia Sharon Nwanne-Temple, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: In-office only. Telehealth not available
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Sharon Nwanne-Temple, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MHA-GER, OD
Specializes In:
Sharon Nwanne-Temple, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, helps patients in Georgia find balance, stability, and renewed hope through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. She provides comprehensive medication management for children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual’s unique goals and experiences. Sharon is dedicated to helping patients overcome challenges related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mood or behavioral health concerns so they can live with greater confidence and wellbeing. Sharon’s approach emphasizes understanding the whole person—mind, body, and environment—while building a supportive therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect. She works collaboratively with patients to identify practical strategies for managing symptoms, improving daily functioning, and maintaining long-term wellness. In her practice at LifeStance Health, she also provides specialized medication management for individuals facing substance use concerns, helping them develop safe, sustainable paths to recovery. She has a deep commitment to supporting individuals who are navigating complex or high-stress circumstances. Sharon has extensive experience assisting patients recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, those involved in court-ordered treatment, and individuals managing legal or disability-related issues. Her compassionate and structured approach helps patients regain stability while promoting emotional resilience and independence. Sharon’s clinical expertise extends to working with diverse populations, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and individuals with developmental or neurodiverse conditions. She integrates her knowledge of psychiatric and medical conditions to provide holistic care that meets patients where they are in their mental health journey. Outside of her clinical work, Sharon enjoys reading, writing, sewing, and taking peaceful outdoor walks—activities that help her recharge and maintain balance. She brings the same appreciation for reflection and mindfulness to her therapeutic approach. Sharon Nwanne-Temple is proud to serve patients throughout Georgia through LifeStance Health.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Immigration/cultural status
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Brain/head injuries (TBI)
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other neurological conditions
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stroke-related conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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Walden University
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Abia State University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sharon Nwanne-Temple. You can also call 678-213-2194 to have someone assist you.
Sharon Nwanne-Temple generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 678-213-2194 to find out Sharon Nwanne-Temple's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sharon Nwanne-Temple:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 678-213-2194 to see how we can help.
Yes, Sharon Nwanne-Temple is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Sharon Nwanne-Temple works at:
Sharon Nwanne-Temple only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 678-213-2194 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Sharon Nwanne-Temple is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: