Jennifer Brookens

Many people seek psychiatric care when anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, or persistent stress begin interfering with work, relationships, school, or daily life. Whether you're experiencing symptoms for the first time or have been struggling for years, my goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and pharmacogenomic testing when clinically appropriate. Pharmacogenomic testing can provide additional information about how your genetics may influence the way your body processes or responds to certain psychiatric medications. While it does not predict exactly which medication will work best, it can be a useful tool when selecting or adjusting treatment, particularly for individuals who have experienced medication side effects, limited benefit from previous treatments, or multiple medication trials.

I believe treatment works best when it is collaborative, personalized, and focused on your goals. Together, we’ll consider your symptoms, history, preferences, previous treatment experiences, and, when helpful, pharmacogenomic information to develop a treatment plan that feels both clinically sound and individualized to you.

During our first appointment, we'll complete a thorough assessment of your symptoms, medical history, and treatment preferences before developing a plan that fits your needs. As treatment progresses, we'll monitor your response, make thoughtful medication adjustments when appropriate, and build practical strategies to support long-term improvement.

My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I value taking the time to listen, answer questions, and help clients better understand their symptoms so they can make informed decisions about their mental health and achieve meaningful, lasting change.