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Vermont Integrative Mental Health
Vermont Psychiatrist
Vermont Psychiatrist

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.

Integrative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to learn about your treatment goals and to see if we would be would be a good fit. Please be sure to read over my services page to see information about my appointment types and fees.