Lorraine Chidester

Lorraine Chidester

President, CEO

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Lorraine is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who started her nursing career in 1988, and has decades of providing direct patient care in the intensive care settings, including trauma, burn, and cardiac units. Lorraine has experience treating all ages across the lifespan. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, and PTSD. 

Lorraine uses the biopsychosocial model which considers the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors. She focuses on patient-centered, holistic care by promoting a symbiotic, patient-provider relationship. She values collaboration and develops an individualized treatment plan using integrated functional and conventional medicine, allowing the patient to guide the direction of treatment. Lorraine provides a warm, calming environment that allows patients to feel safe and heard. Through understanding of neurobiology, psychotherapy, functional medicine, and psychopharmacology, Lorraine utilizes an integrative care model encouraging mental, physical and social wellness.

EDUCATION:

University of Iowa, Doctoral Candidate |  University of Texas, Post-Master's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | University of Texas, MSN | University of Texas, BSN

CERTIFICATIONS:

Ketamine Academy |  Functional Medicine University | American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Alumni

Nicole Topliff

Nicole Topliff

APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Nicole is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with additional Board Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health, with over 20 years of nursing experience. Nicole promotes a humanistic and holistic approach in successfully managing mental health concerns for individuals of all ages. Nicole provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with respect to each individual’s history of life experiences all while promoting an environment that is safe, supportive and understanding.

Nicole began her healthcare career as a medic in the United States Air Force during Operation Desert Storm. Upon discharge, she further pursued her nursing career ambitions and is currently helping individuals acheive remission of mental illness.

EDUCATION:

University of Iowa, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | University of Iowa, Family Nurse Practitioner | University of Iowa, MSN | Missouri Western State College, BSN

Dr.-Erin-Fox-Hammel

Dr. Erin Fox-Hammel

DNP, APRN, CNL, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Erin Fox-Hammel is a board-certified Psych/Mental Health & Family Nurse Practitioner who was raised in Iowa. She is passionate in providing individualized culturally sensitive care and treats individuals over lifespan, and embraces each person’s uniqueness. She believes there is no one size fits all approach to care or treatment, therefore she encompasses her practice on evidence-based practices, care coordination with other healthcare team members, and partners with her patients. Dr. Fox-Hammel empowers her patients by incorporating medications, lifestyle modifications, complementary/alternative medicine, and supportive psychotherapy into treatment. She strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental/non-critical environment allowing her patients to feel listened to and cared for, and empowering individuals to achieve optimal mental well-being.

EDUCATION:

University of Iowa, Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner | University of Iowa, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | University of Iowa, Family Nurse Practitioner | Grandview University, MSN, Clinical Nurse Leadership | Grandview University, RN, BSN, Nursing

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Dr. Angela Veenstra

DNP, APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Angela is a Dual Board-Certified Family/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Angela started her nursing career in 1996 and has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2000. Angela pursued additional education and expertise in Psychiatry and is compassionate about helping individuals with mental illness. She is providing care to individuals of all ages, who need mental health treatment.

EDUCATION:

University of Iowa, DNP, Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner | University of Iowa, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Drake University, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner | Briar Cliff University, BSN, RN

Heather Glasser

Heather Glasser

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Heather is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board certified across the lifespan. Heather is pleased to offer psychiatric care through our telemedicine services. Everyone’s mental health journey is different. Heather wants her patients to understand that she is here for them and what is in the best interest of themselves and their families. She will work with you to find the most appropriate treatment plan. It is her hope that no one will feel as though they are walking through their mental health journey alone.

EDUCATION:

Briar Cliff University, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Western Governor's University, BSN, RN | Northwest Iowa Community College, RN

Melinda Wadsley

Melinda Wadsley

Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC

Melinda is a person-centered and strengths-based counselor. She is trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (which is a type of CBT) and hypnosis. Melinda specializes in children of all ages, parents, young adults, career counseling, couples counseling, and women's issues. She has been practicing in the field of mental health since 2009. Melinda is a warm, positive, and experienced counselor who would love to be a part of your journey to mental wellness. Melinda will see patients via telehealth and in our brand, new Ames location opening this summer!

Sarah Statz

Sarah is a dedicated and compassionate temporary licensed therapist with a diverse background in working with individuals across different age groups. Sarah graduated from Iowa State University in 2020 with her B.S. in Child, Adult, and Family Services and has recently graduated from Grand View University with her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With a strong focus on trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues, Sarah strives to provide effective support and guidance to clients in their journey toward healing and personal growth. While utilizing a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches, Sarah is committed to tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. In her free time, Sarah enjoys taking her dog, Sophie, on walks, biking, reading books, and, most importantly, cheering on the Cyclones.