Welcome to your fresh start! Take a deep breath because the hardest part is over- you are here! Hi! I’m Joni, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. That means I can provide you medication management and therapy to help with whatever is making your life balance not quite what you want it to be. If you are feeling lost and misunderstood in the traditional mental health providers setting, I invite you to share your thoughts and situation with me. Working together, with both traditional and alternative therapies and medications, we can build you a productive, safe and enjoyable life. I believe in wholistic healing. With a mix of spirituality, the right medications or perhaps just finding the right work/ school/ life balance through self care, I will help you return to “ the real you”. As a Christian I believe in the power of prayer- but if that’s not your thing, I can help you with other forms of mindfulness and meditation. I specialize in helping people of all ages with ADD/ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma and grief recovery as well as psychotic disorders. I’m always learning new evidence based innovations, to give you access to the latest research available, but not hesitant to refer you to additional resources if I can’t provide what you need. I look forward to helping you rediscover joy and balance in life :)

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

We will spend time reviewing your current and past treatments as well as your medical history. Don’t let this make you nervous as you will not be required to discuss anything you are not comfortable doing so. My goal is always to help you get back to your comfortable self and most productive life, in a way that works for you. We will discuss what your goals are and how to best satisfy them. We will then decide what is the best schedule for appointments and where you prefer your prescriptions be sent. We will also discuss if you need any laboratory testing.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Although I am a somewhat new provider, my life experiences allow me to empathize and listen with compassion. ADD/ADHD, Weight management, Life Balance and Coaching, Grief and Trauma are my specific areas of interest. I believe your physical health and weight are closely tied to your mental health. When you are unhappy with one, the other will suffer. Parenting children with mental illness or learning disorders requires a special kind of self-care. I can help you just get through the moment, or reach new heights in your life journey. You decide and I will be your guide :)

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Basic ADHD testing and medical management; those seeking medical management or alternative therapy suggestions and guidance, depression, anxiety, basic psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, parenting, learning disorders; clients who prefer a Christian provider, integrating spiritual aspects of therapy. However, I do not discriminate or push any religious beliefs onto clients- I will integrate prayer and general spirituality when requested.

About Joni Whetzel, MA