Meet the Team
Kate Hughes
Katherine (Kate) Hughes, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is the founder of Blue Ridge Mental Health & Wellness, PLLC. As a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in family practice and psychiatry, she brings more than 12 years of outpatient experience to the delivery of individualized, patient-centered care. Dr. Hughes develops treatment plans that honor each patient’s history, priorities, and long-term wellness goals.
She is deeply committed to helping patients achieve balance in their mental health journey, working to optimize the benefits of medications while minimizing side effects. Recognizing that the path to stability can be challenging, her mission is to demystify and humanize the process, ensuring it is safe, accessible, and effective.
Private pay appointments available.
Judy Baggett
Judy Baggett is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of healthcare experience. Her background as an RN and family medicine NP led her to specialize in psychiatry after recognizing the critical role of mental health in overall well-being. Judy works with adults facing various mental health disorders, combining traditional psychiatric medications with established complementary treatments like acupuncture, homeopathy, biofeedback, and nutritional supplements. She values building strong patient relationships through respect and kindness, creating evidence-based, personalized, and practical treatment plans. Judy is available for consultations on Thursdays and Fridays.
Judy Baggett is not currently accepting new patients. Please check back in the future for updated availability.
Your Partner in Health
Our commitment is to provide professional, compassionate care that supports both your mental and physical health. With a focus on excellence, we aim to help you achieve lasting wellness.