Charlie Crafton, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric registered nurse with Covington Place Therapy & Counseling specializing in psychiatric and mental illnesses. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2022 from the University of Southern Mississippi. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019 from Belhaven University in Jackson.

She is a Collins native and a graduate of Collins High School. She resides in Sumrall with her three children, who enjoy exploring the outdoors and taking as many beach trips as possible.

“I have had a passion for healthcare since childhood. I entered nursing as an LPN in 2007. As I grew in my practice, it became evident that mental healthcare was lacking in our rural communities. I began working in mental health and fell in love with the profession. I made it a priority to continue my education and give back to my community. My goal is to assist individuals with psychiatric and mental health illnesses in better management of these conditions and improve their quality of life. I am very proud to be part of the CCH family.”  – C. J. Crafton, DNP, PMHNP-BC