Welcome!

I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (American Nurses Credentialing Center) and Family Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa, 2015. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Iowa, 2010. Bachelors of Liberal Studies (BS), Iowa State University, 2004.

I provide holistic mental health care in collaboration with traditional medicine. I use my nursing background as a Family Nurse Practitioner to guide treatment plans by evaluating for physiological causes of symptoms.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am able to diagnose and treat the following conditions:

• Anxiety Disorders

• Depression

• ADHD

• Mood Disorders (Bipolar I and II)

• Insomnia

• Personality Disorders

• PTSD

Patient-centered care is the foundation of my practice. Each of us has a different view of what ‘healthy’ means. I believe it is important to take time and collaborate with clients to develop individual goals to assist each person in living a life of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

My doctoral project involved the use of Listening Visits as treatment for postpartum depression. I collaborated with the Iowa Department of Public Health to improve access to this treatment option.

I aim to incorporate psychotherapy, guided imagery, and mindfulness into visits when desired. I highly value collaboration with other disciplines to ensure that my clients receive the expertise needed to reach their health goals.

My free time is spent enjoying the outdoors with my husband and three children. I also enjoy yoga, retreats, and reading in my hammock.

Gullickson Wellness only accepts BCBS.