Michelle Monson, PMHNP
Michelle is a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to helping others create or build upon a strong foundation of mental wellness. Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Minor in Biology at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. After a 15-year diverse career as a registered nurse in many specialties with the greatest concentration in critical care, she realized the need to address one’s mental health is essential in treating the whole being. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing with PMHNP program focus at Eastern Kentucky University. She is licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is board certified through the ANCC as a PMHNP. She enjoys seeking out educational opportunities as the field of healthcare allows for lifelong professional development. She is a member of Texas Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas, The Nurse Practitioners of Idaho, as well as the Neuroscience education institute. Michelle treats patients across the lifespan with a focus in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, OCD disorders, peripartum/postpartum disorders, sleep disorders, ADHD, and trauma/stress disorders. She values the benefit of medication management as well as the role nutraceutical supplements can have on our mental health.
Michelle’s approach starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to include past and current life experiences which led you to her care today. She is passionate about diving deep into history as well as current lifestyle trends and struggles. She is committed to utilizing her expertise to improve the wellness of others through evidenced-based intervention, prevention, and education. For every encounter her greatest goal is to foster a sense of connectedness, a non-judgmental environment of belonging, empathy, mutual trust and respect. Michelle is on this journey with her clients and will maintain mindful presence in every session. This will help guide a collaborative treatment plan. Michelle is a strong supporter of self-advocacy and the client’s right to guide their mental healthcare providing them with tools gained by her professional expertise.
I am super inquisitive about the functional psychiatry landscape and seek out evidenced-based data to grow this knowledge base. What’s wonderful about the mental health field is this ever-evolving landscape. Exciting things happening in the world of mental health and the available pharmacologic, nutraceutical, and therapeutic interventions.
