Shannon Eugene Carroll

Shannon Carroll, MS, PMHNP-BC, is a New York City-based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the founder of MetroNP, where he bridges the gap between clinical excellence and the performing arts. The Creative's Clinician As a working background actor and former Seattle-based club promoter, Shannon understands the unique "gig economy" stressors that performers, writers, and artists face. His practice is specifically tailored to those who live at the intersection of performance and vulnerability. He specializes in: Performance & Creative Blocks: Helping actors and artists navigate the psychological hurdles of their craft. Identity & LGBTQ+ Support: Providing affirming care that honors the complexities of personal and professional identity. Medication Management & Psychotherapy: A holistic, Rogerian approach that treats the person, not just the diagnosis. A Growing Clinical Team As MetroNP expands to meet demand, Shannon has built a team of clinicians who share his commitment to creative, whole-person care: Sadie Mercer, PMHNP-BC, joined the MetroNP clinical team in NYC, bringing a fresh, dedicated presence to the practice's growing caseload of creative professionals. Mara Bresnahan, RN, BSN, anchors MetroNP's Boston expansion as Nurse Practitioner and Accessibility & Wellness Coordinator. Completing her PMHNP training at Northeastern University, Mara brings over 20 years of mental health nursing experience alongside a background in film, the arts, and disability inclusion — including work as an Accessibility + Wellness Coordinator for narrative productions. Her clinical focus centers on young adults in transition and artists navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and relationship concerns, providing care under clinical supervision at MetroNP Boston. Academic & Clinical Leadership Faculty: Shannon is an Adjunct Professor at the NYU Rory Meyers Graduate School of Nursing, where he helps train the next generation of psychiatric providers. Expertise: With a Master of Science from NYU, his background includes specialized work at the NYU Student Health Center.