🎙️ Meet us at the Psych Congress PA Institute (Dec 11–13, 2025) in Orlando! We’re so excited to connect with colleagues at this first-of-its-kind conference for PAs in psychiatry. To celebrate, we’ve designed our limited-run “All PAs Are Psychiatry PAs” tee — a perfect way to show pride in our profession and spark conversations with like-minded PAs.
About Us
Together, we raise the standard of mental health care.
Two psychiatric PAs, one shared mission: to elevate mental health knowledge, empower our profession, and spark conversations that matter—in every medical setting.
Our Story
Our paths into psychiatry were different, but our vision aligned: to amplify the role of Psychiatric PAs, connect our peers, and close the mental health gap in all areas of medicine. Mercedes Dodge, PA-C, MPAS, CAQ-Psychiatry, brings years of experience in psychiatry, family medicine, pediatric medicine, urgent care, and women’s health, as well as national leadership in PA advocacy and education. Jessica Spissinger, LICSW, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, blends her foundation in social work and psychotherapy with over a decade of psychiatric practice, faculty experience, and leadership in the Association of PAs in Psychiatry.
We launched this platform to create a space where PAs can share their expertise, learn from each other, and feel supported—whether you practice in psychiatry or another specialty. Mental health intersects with every field, and the more we understand it, the better we serve our patients. Through interviews, clinical pearls, and real stories from the field, we’re building a community grounded in curiosity, compassion, and professional growth.
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Our Professional Network
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Our Professional Network
