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Kelly Palekar
PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
As a Sussex County native, I am excited to start my own practice and have the opportunity to care for those living and moving to the Cape region!
With my mother being a nurse and my father an internal medicine physician since my childhood, I was inspired by their constant dedication and commitment to their patients. Their guidance, advice, and knowledge were instrumental as I returned to nursing school and graduated from Delaware Technical Community College in 2014. For the past seven years, I have worked for Beebe Healthcare in their Emergency Room and Behavioral Health Department. In that time, I continued to learn and advance in my career as a nurse. I found myself desiring to give more to my patients and decided to return to school once again. While continuing to work at Beebe, I completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2018 and my Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner in 2021. As my advanced nursing career continues to unfold, I completed a Post Master’s Degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in 2023. Many patients are suffering from mental health issues and I feel this is where my true passion lies.
I enjoy traveling and spending time with my daughter Hailey. Relaxing on the beach in Lewes and Ocean City with my family is where you can find me in the summer. Finally, I am an avid Philadelphia sports fan and love supporting the Eagles. Win or Lose, GO BIRDS!
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Candace Thune
MSN, APRN, PMHNP
After nine years as a registered nurse in Critical Care and Labor & Delivery; I began the amazing journey of obtaining my master's in nursing. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My passion is helping individuals manage their mental health needs by providing the correct medication and collaborative care with various providers creating streamlined care. My approach is centered on personalized, compassionate care. I work closely with each client to develop a tailored treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals. By integrating medication management with holistic, collaborative care strategies, I strive to create a cohesive and supportive environment for achieving optimal mental well-being.
At Insight Health and Wellness, my mission is to empower you with the right tools and support to manage your mental health effectively. Together, we can work towards a balanced and fulfilling life.
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Theresa Parkhurst
MSN, RN-C, PMHNP-BC
After graduating from Beebe School of Nursing (now known as Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing) in 2003, Theresa went immediately into psychiatric nursing in the acute inpatient setting. ANCC certified as a psychiatric nurse since 2006, Theresa decided to pursue her Advanced Practice Nursing degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Delaware in 2010 and her Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University in 2014 before becoming ANCC certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Licensed to practice across the lifespan, Theresa first specialized in children and adolescents, and later started to see adults as well.
Theresa endeavors to provide clients with acceptance, support, and guidance on their journey of self-improvement. Her approach is practical and straightforward utilizing pharmacotherapy to help clients gain better control over their behaviors and emotions.
Currently, Theresa is primarily providing services through telemedicine, allowing clients the convenience of having their visits in the community in the setting they prefer. She works in partnership with the other Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners at Cape Wellness Center to ensure safe, effective, evidence based care.
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Sabina Bonfadini
PMHNP
Sabina is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in health care. She earned her postmaster degree from the University of Texas, where she specialized in psychiatric and mental health.
Sabina is known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, which emphasizes collaboration and respect for everyone’s unique journey. Her areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and ADHD.
Her goal is to address symptoms effectively while considering the patient's preferences and lifestyle. As a licensed prescriber, Sabina prescribes and manages psychiatric medications, carefully monitoring their effects and making adjustments as necessary to optimize outcomes and minimize side effects.
She is committed to educating patients about their mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms, empowering them to take an active role in their recovery. This approach is making her a trusted ally in the journey toward mental wellness.
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Rebecca Briddell
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Rebecca is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering exceptional psychiatric mental health care. Her nursing career began with a degree from Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, Delaware, where she graduated as a registered nurse in 2016. After gaining a year of experience in medical-surgical nursing, Rebecca pursued her passion for psychiatric mental health and transitioned to this specialty, where she has since built a distinguished career.
With over 7 years of experience in psychiatric nursing across various settings and age groups, Rebecca has developed a strong skill set in both clinical practice and research. Her diverse background includes working in inpatient psychiatric units as both a nurse and an administrator, conducting psychiatric pharmacological research, providing care in psychiatric residential treatment, and serving as a care coordinator for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This multifaceted experience underscores her commitment to addressing the connections between mind and body for each individual and to improving integration within the healthcare system itself.
Rebecca's dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care is supported by her extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in 2018 and was certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health RN by the ANCC in 2020. Rebecca achieved both a Master of Science in Nursing (Executive Leadership) and a Master of Science in Management (Health Care Administration) from Wilmington University in 2021.
Driven by a passion for enhancing psychiatric mental health care systems and delivering individualized, high-quality care, Rebecca pursued advanced practice certification and graduated as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in 2024. Her goal is to provide compassionate, person-centered, and evidence-based care to each individual she serves. Rebecca is dedicated to making meaningful improvements in both individual lives and the broader psychiatric mental health care system. Together, she aims to address psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs, navigate available resources, and build a comprehensive care plan that fosters optimal whole-body health and wellness.
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Ashley Wise
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Ashley was born and raised in Sussex County Delaware and is enthusiastic about working in the Rehoboth area.
With 6 years of experience in the healthcare field, including the last 3 years in a mental health setting, she understands the importance of mental health care and aims to deliver high-quality service from the front desk onwards. Her dedication stems from a deep-seated commitment to serving the community, finding immense fulfillment in witnessing the positive impact she can make on the lives of those she assists.
Outside of work, she cherishes family moments with her husband and two daughters, often spending time at the beach or exploring local trails through hiking.