To make quality mental health care available for all.
Clinical Team
Scott Durrance, APRN is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience caring for the mentally ill in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. He first discovered his love for mental health treatment while working as a psychiatric technician at a group home for teenage boys. This led him to seek a career in nursing and ultimately specializing in mental health. Since 2011, he has served as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in both the military and civilian sectors. Mr. Durrance deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Marine Corps rifleman in 2003 and also served as a Navy Nurse Corps officer. Although his joints resist sometimes, his favorite pastime is strength training. His passion for improving the treatment outcomes of veteran and community mental health populations is a prime focus of his practice. His special interests include utilizing novel treatment options for treatment-resistant depression and promoting increased usage of long-acting injectable antipsychotics for schizophrenic and bipolar populations. In 2018, he and his wife Abby decided to form Apex Psychiatric Services, LLC because they wanted to be able to directly influence every aspect of a client's experience with the mental health services provided. This experience starts from the time you first contact our office and lasts until you see the clinician and walk out the door. You WILL be greeted with a smile and made to feel the difference of a team that pushes you to “Thrive.”
Kam Kingsland, APRN is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wide range of experience working with individuals suffering from mental illnesses and has a passion for treatment resistant depression. He holds a Bachelor of Art in Psychology from the University of West Florida, a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, and a Specialist of Education from the University of West Florida. Additionally, he is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. He has over 10 years of experience as an Emergency Department Nurse and Nurse manager. Drawing from his past experience as a counselor and as an Emergency Department nurse, Kam has over 17 years’ experience working with those suffering from acute and chronic mental illnesses in the outpatient,inpatient, and emergency settings. He believes the client’s goals are at the center of effective treatment and he strives to ensure they feel informed and are an equal partner throughout the treatment process. Kam has called Pensacola home for over 17 years and cherishes the opportunity to help those in the community live the highest quality of life possible. If he isn't at the office helping to change lives, then it is a safe bet that he is on the golf course.
Emmanuel Lopp, APRN is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a profound commitment to enhancing mental health care in his community. As a proud husband and father, his family is his inspiration. Emmanuel proudly served on Active Duty in the United States Army for 10 years as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist. His service highlights include a tour in South Korea in 2015 and a combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2017 with the 7th Special Forces Group. During this time, his passion for the medical field grew and he pursued his degrees in nursing. He still proudly serves as a reservist. His nursing roles have spanned across many diverse medical settings including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, Med-Surg, PACU, pre-op, and family medicine. After his extensive military service on Active Duty, Emmanuel furthered his dedication to mental health by completing his advanced degree as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alabama...."Roll Tide." Emmanuel’s passion for mental health is complemented by his personal interests, including an active fitness regimen that he finds essential for maintaining his physical and mental well-being. His broad life experience and vast medical background has equipped him with a unique perspective and genuine motivation to help others thrive. Emmanuel is dedicated to applying his skills and knowledge to improve the lives of those struggling with mental health issues. He isn't afraid to think outside the box to ensure he provides the most comprehensive and compassionate care to every client he encounters.
Meagan Core, APRN is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner driven by a deep passion for mental healthcare and helping others be the best versions of themselves. A Florida native, Meagan comes from a family devoted to military service and healthcare. This upbringing has shaped her lifelong commitment to making a difference in her community. Beginning with a 4-year background as a pharmacy technician, she found a calling to do more to directly affect change in the people she served. This calling led her to pursue a bachelor’s in nursing and spending the next decade providing compassionate care in the critical care and anesthesia recovery roles. During this time, she supported patients and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Meagan helped inspire them to focus on mental health as much as physical well-being and simultaneously discovered her passion for mental healthcare. To fulfill this calling, Meagan pursued her advanced education at the University of South Alabama and is dedicated to helping others achieve the best versions of themselves. She has called the Gulf Coast home for over 20 years. Meagan met her loving wife while working at a local community hospital and their household is filled with music, love, and the mischief of their beloved Rottweilers. Dedicated to breaking stigmas surrounding mental health, Meagan believes we all need a little help sometimes—she’s here to provide it.
