Leadership and Clinical Team
Mustard Seed Counseling and Behavioral Health is led by a dedicated mental health professional committed to providing high-quality care and building a strong clinical foundation for future growth. Our leadership is focused on maintaining ethical standards, clinical excellence, and a patient-centered environment.
While our practice is currently led by a primary provider, Mustard Seed Counseling and Behavioral Health is intentionally structured for expansion. Our long-term vision includes welcoming additional licensed clinicians and mental health professionals to broaden services, increase availability, and meet the growing needs of the Charleston community.
This forward-looking approach allows us to maintain continuity of care while preparing to serve more individuals and families over time. As our clinical team grows, we remain committed to the same values that define our practice: compassion, professionalism, accountability, and evidence-based treatment.
Angela Phares
Angela Phares is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Charleston in 2007. In 2017, she completed her advanced practice education at Marshall University, becoming a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. While working in a psychiatric outpatient setting as a Family Nurse Practitioner and treating patients with diverse mental health conditions, Angela felt called to further her education to better serve individuals with mental health needs. She went on to obtain a post-master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduating in June 2022 from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Angela has specialized training in mental health, offering individualized counseling and evidence-based medication management. She has experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Guided by her faith, Angela believes God has placed a vision in her heart to use the education and skills He has provided to reach individuals during their most vulnerable times, promoting healing, hope, and holistic well-being.
