Ethical, Mission‑Focused Mental Health Care Built on Service and Results
At Mental Health Solutions (MHS), our mission is grounded in the military values of service, integrity, accountability, discipline, and teamwork. These principles guide every aspect of how we provide care—ensuring our work is purposeful, ethical, and focused on meaningful outcomes. We approach mental health with the same intentionality as any mission: clear objectives, informed strategy, collaborative execution, and ongoing evaluation to ensure progress.
We believe everyone—regardless of background, ability, or circumstance—deserves access to high‑quality services that reduce suffering, strengthen resilience, and enhance quality of life. MHS was built on the belief that effective care requires more than treatment alone; it requires partnership, preparedness, and respect for the individual as a whole. As such, our approach is both clinical and consultative, working alongside individuals, families, caregivers, and institutions to identify challenges, clarify priorities, and establish actionable paths forward.
Our highly trained and professionally experienced team delivers care that is personalized, evidence‑based, and outcome‑driven. We focus not only on alleviating distress, but on helping individuals identify and leverage their inherent strengths, internal capacity, and unique traits to maximize outcomes across personal, professional, and relational domains. Care is collaborative by design—recognizing that sustainable progress is achieved through shared understanding, informed decision‑making, and mutual commitment.
Our clinical framework integrates person‑centered, cognitive‑behavioral, and interpersonal neurobiological approaches, allowing us to support goal identification while deepening insight into the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that shape daily functioning. We emphasize strengths‑based care that respects individual differences and promotes long‑term growth, performance, and improved quality of life.
We are also strong advocates for the use of psychological assessment as a therapeutic and clinical intervention. Assessments provide objective data and meaningful insight that enhance awareness, sharpen diagnostic clarity, and inform focused, solution‑oriented treatment. When used intentionally, assessment strengthens direction and allows care to be more precise, effective, and aligned with each individual’s goals.
As a Veteran‑owned and operated organization, MHS brings both personal perspective and professional expertise that is attuned to the unique experiences of service members, veterans, and their families. We understand the culture, demands, and transitions inherent in military life—and we apply that understanding to all our work. Whether supporting recovery, readiness, leadership, or life transitions, we remain committed to one clear mission: to serve with integrity and deliver care that leads to real, measurable progress.
Our Team
Valerie Schneider, BS
Clinical Administrative Coordinator | Co-Founder
Clinical Psychologist | CEO & Co-Founder | Clinical Supervisor
Melissa Heinonen, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Adults & Children
Amanda Johnson Fleming, APRN, CPNP, PMHS
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Mental Health Specialist - Children
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | LMFT Board Approved Supervisor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Adults
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor | BBHT Board-Approved Supervisor
Emma Lux, BS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | LICSW Board Approved Supervisor
Senior Psychometrist & Testing Technician | Doctoral Student
Trevor Flick, MA
Katelynn Shimanksi, MA
Assessment Clinical Trainee | Doctoral Student
Assessment Clinical Trainee | Doctoral Student