Welcome! I am Brandy, founder of Optimum Mental Health Healing. I am a highly respected board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric nurse practitioner located in Illinois. I have 20 years of experience in mental health 14 years as a registered nurse and 7.5 years as a nurse practitioner. At Optimum Mental Health Healing we offer medication management. I gained extensive experience by delivering mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD/ODD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia. I found my greatest worth in treating individuals struggling with the challenges of life using a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. I connect and build therapeutic rapport with my patients through compassion, integrity, good communication skills and simply treating them how I want myself and my family to be treated. Are you tired of not being able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life? Are you ready for a change? I can help you by gathering an extensive psychiatric evaluation, brief psychotherapy and initiation and monitoring psychopharmacological treatment. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the initial session, I will get to know you and you goals through an extensive psychiatric assessment. We will determine treatment goals and formulate an individualized plan of care. We will discuss available treatment options and education on diagnosis.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I strive to provide treatment from an evidence-based holistic approach. I routinely collaborate with other specialists and am a firm believer in knowledge, and educating patients and families about preventive care and treatment options. My goal is to help my patients feel empowered through support, education and a stigma-free environment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths are my natural ability to build a therapeutic rapport and communication skills. I have strong clinical skills which is vital to providing quality patient care. My niche is connecting with individuals to help them identify triggers and past traumas that contribute to their mental health and to provide solutions and alternatives to achieve optimum mental healing.