Prescribers
The outstanding providers at Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services have over 10 years of experience. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of psychiatry, you couldn’t be in safer and more talented hands when it comes to your mental healthcare. Our providers assist with many important psychiatric services, including medication therapy. Also, our medical director, Dr. Miranda R. Harris, is a double board certified psychiatrist who provides comprehensive supervision of all North Carolina clinical activities at our practice. Serving as supervisor and collaborating physician, Dr. Khoa D. Tran, a board certified psychiatrist, provides oversight for our Virginia based clinical services.
Learn more about our prescribers below and schedule a consultation so we can help you with all your psychiatric needs today!
Phil Johns is a native of Roanoke, Virginia, who moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2013. He has a passion for serving those with mental health conditions. His motto, "Your success is my success" drives his passion both as a psychiatric physician assistant and in his work as a health and wellness coach. When treating patients, Phil utilizes a holistic approach, noting that there are multiple areas to explore when treating mental health conditions. Phil has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including emergency centers, outpatient offices, inpatient behavioral centers, retirement centers, and substance abuse centers. Phil has a passion for teaching and serves as preceptor for two prestigious physician assistant programs based in North Carolina. Phil also holds clinical director titles with local behavioral health agencies to aid in clinical oversight and the expansion of mental health services community wide.
Education
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science from Radford University (2005)
- Nursing: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - School of Practical Nursing (2006)
- Physician Assistant: Master of Science (biomedical sciences) from the University of Toledo (2008)
- Graduate Certificate: Contemporary Gerontological Practice from the University of Toledo (2010)
- Masters in Public Health (Nutrition): Liberty University (2017)
- Doctor of Medical Sciences: University of Lynchburg (2019)
Certifications
- National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (2009)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry (2015)
- Certified Circle of Security Attachment Parenting Group Facilitator
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) (2021)
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) (2022)
Psychiatric Services in the surrounding areas of Cornelius, NC and Roanoke, VA
Interested in learning more about our outstanding prescribers who are ready to serve you and your family? Do you reside in the surrounding areas of Cornelius, NC or Roanoke, VA? Call Serenity Psychiatric & Counseling Services today at (704) 322-4020. You can also request an appointment online.
