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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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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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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.