Optimal Healing is Possible.
Pregnant
Postpartum
Perimenopausal
Menopausal
New Mom
Considering Adoption
Pregnant Postpartum Perimenopausal Menopausal New Mom Considering Adoption
Personalized. Integrative.
Vermont Psychiatric Care for Women** by a Woman
Respect for your Values. Restoration of Balance. A Personalized Approach to Healing
I work with women who want to connect with their internal capacity for healing and address the root cause of depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, obsessions/compulsions, and intrusive thoughts.
Now accepting new patients in
Vermont for telehealth & in-person
My office is located in Georgia, VT
Cigna, Aetna, BCBS and Self-Pay currently accepted
**My practice is not limited to women or to those who are cis-gender. Trans-Men, Gender-Queer, Non-binary folks are wellcome. My area of focus is on any person with uterus, ovaries, vagina, etc…
This practice welcomes and affirms all folks along the gender spectrum.
Hi, I’m Lisa.
Welcome to my practice, OptiMind. Having lived in Vermont for over 20 years, I am a double-board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwife who helps women cope with and recover from anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, postpartum depression and psychosis, and mood disorders using an integrative approach that includes not only medication but also lab testing, supportive psychotherapy, and evaluation and management of nutritional, environmental, and spiritual contributions to unmangeable moods and feelings.
I specialize in providing compassionate care, especially for women who are experiencing mood worsening during times of hormonal transition (ie, perinatal period, perimenopause, menopause). Additionally, I have a special interest in treating adoptive parents who may be struggling, or parents going through the adoption process, which can be very anxiety-provoking,
I created OptMind for you, because every woman deserves care where they feel heard, understood, and have trust in their treatment plan and provider.
Finding the right provider who takes the time to listen, understands you, and has expertise in Integrative Psychiatry looking at root causes can make all the difference.
You don't need to do this alone. I offer a 15-minute free initial discovery call to see if we are a good fit.
Click here to start the process
Do these Sound Familiar?
You feel moody and irritable too much of the time
You feel alone and disconnected from people
The world seems to lack the sparkle it once had
Your motivation is at an all-time low, or always has been.
You cry for no good reason
You can’t sleep or your sleep is not restful
You feel like you are “just getting by” and that is not good enough
You are considering pregnancy, are pregnant, or just had a baby and are struggling with depression, anxiety, guilt and fear
You struggle to connect with being a mom and feel guilty about it
You are over the age of 40 and don’t understand why you can’t sleep and feel angry, anxious and moody
You have a previous diagnosis of OCD, depression, anxiety, panic or bipolar disorder and are looking for help.
You are not sure if your psychiatric medications are “working” and are looking for alternatives or ways to decrease their use
You’re interested in and may have tried modalities like herbal supplements, meditation, and group retreats.
You know there is no magic pill and are open to both having patience as well as doing the work that is required to heal
If this is you, you’re in the right place.
I offer an integrative psychiatric approach to care including mind-body-soul medicine, talk therapy, holistic nutrition coaching, high-quality supplements, medication, and more.
Optimal Mental Health Involves More than Medication.
Here’s What You Can Expect if You Work with Me:
A partner in your care
Tools that contribute to a balanced and predictable mood
A comprehensive treatment plan that will support you throughout the lifespan
Looking at underlying causes of mental health disturbance
Emotional stability
Increased energy and interest in the future
Insight into the role of the body’s systems in mental health
For adoptive parents: keys to success during a challenging period