Suzanne Phipps

Hello, and welcome. I'm glad you're here.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with almost 20 years of healthcare experience caring for individuals across the lifespan. I earned my Bachelor of Science (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Illinois Chicago and my Doctor of Education (EdD) from Olivet Nazarene University.

My background includes neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, family, and adult primary care, undergraduate and graduate nursing professor, and academic/university and healthcare leadership. These diverse experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that recognizes the connection between physical, emotional, and overall well-being.

Seeking help takes courage, and my goal is to provide a safe, open, compassionate, and judgment-free space.

As a PMHNP and FNP, I take a whole-person approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by many aspects of life.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, attention/focus, stress, burnout, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we'll work together to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and develop a treatment plan that supports your goals. I believe healing and growth are possible, and I'd be honored to be part of your journey.

I believe you are more than your symptoms. You have already made it this far, and that speaks to your will. With support, self-awareness, the right tools, growth and healing are possible.

My mission is to improve your mental wellness and be here to support you to create the life that you were meant to live and be the person that you were meant to be.

Before we meet, you'll complete intake forms and evidence-based screening questionnaires. I review this information carefully beforehand to better understand your symptoms, medical and mental health history, current stressors, and treatment goals.

These assessments help us identify patterns, establish a baseline for tracking progress, and make the most of our time together. My goal is to understand you, as a whole person, not just your symptoms, and this way we can create a personalized treatment plan that supports meaningful and lasting improvement.