Josie Dantzler, MSN AGNP, PMHNP-BC, is a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner and the visionary CEO of A Platform to Healthcare (APTH), a mental health and addiction recovery medical clinic committed to transforming lives. Josie has first-hand experience with the profound effects of poverty, drug addiction and mental health challenges growing up in the inner city. These experiences inspired her to create APTH, where she offers services including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, Drug Addiction Counseling, Holistic Psychiatric Therapy, and Medical Cannabis Assistance. With certifications in Psychiatric-Mental Health and Adult-Gerontology, Josie combines her advanced clinical expertise with her personal journey to provide comprehensive services.

Josie’s approach is grounded in transparency and authenticity. By drawing on her lived experiences, she connects with clients in a way that fosters trust and understanding. Her guiding principles include transparency, accountability, respect, and honesty, which shape her practice. Josie meets clients "where they’re at," embracing their unique circumstances and timelines for change. She believes in offering each client the space to share their truth and grow at their own pace, free from judgment.

Through APTH, Josie is dedicated to breaking stereotypes, empowering individuals, and helping her community achieve meaningful change. Her personal journey exemplifies resilience and determination, and she uses her story to inspire others to overcome obstacles and create a better future for themselves and their families.