

Access mental health support through your UnitedHealthcare plan in Peoria with flexible scheduling options. Through Headway's network of 1,005 providers, patients typically save 75% on sessions while receiving talk therapy and medication management support.
I’m an immigrant, a wife, a mother to a neurodivergent child, and neurodivergent myself. My lived experiences, including divorce, high-conflict co-parenting, navigating special education, interracial relationships, and cross-cultural communication, shape how I understand and support clients through complex, real-life challenges.
Please visit my website for additional information: www.vanessampaulson.com
I am a dual Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in AZ and also WA state.
I have been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner for the past 13 years and have practiced in multiple areas. I have 3 years of MAT experience and am board-certified as a Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have always had a special interest in mental health and psychology. I can relate to people and listen to their concerns in a very empathetic manner.
I am passionate about helping clients deal with overwhelming life experiences and find healing. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered (and share a laugh or two!).
I received my Masters of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2018 and have practiced with children, couples, families, and adults in multiple settings including non-profit mental health, clinics, and private practices.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
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