Esther Harris APN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

My name is Esther Harris and I opened Thrive Psychiatric Services in 2018. I am a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice.

I received my Master's Degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2012 and a Post-graduate Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2017.

I proudly began my career in family practice at the county health department serving the medically underserved and uninsured population. After five years in practice, I recognized that many of my patients who needed and deserved quality mental health care were unable to obtain it in a timely manner. Due to the shortage of psychiatric prescribers and those who accepted non-insured or medicaid patients, I decided to go back to school to specialize in psychiatry to be able to provide a comprehensive medical and psychiatric service to my patients.

I also train future Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and will usually always have a student or two training with me each day, though you can opt to not have them present.

At Thrive Psychiatric Services, I provide mental health medication management, psychotherapy, substance abuse and addiction treatment.

I particularly enjoy treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic symptoms, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, add/adhd, substance abuse/addictions and schizophrenia. I treat children over the age of 6, teenagers and adults.

My mission is to provide patient-centered care to clients who want to THRIVE in life and engage in partnered and collaborative care. You will have longer, more comprehensive visits with a treatment plan tailored to meet your specific goals and symptoms.

Dr. Lisa L. Hengen, DNP, APRN, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP

I am Lisa Hengen. I have been a nurse for almost 20 years and nurse practitioner since 2009. My clinical experience includes psychiatric care, family practice, urgent care, geriatrics, occupational health, and
palliative care. I also work as a professor and teach at the Master and Doctoral levels. I love what I do and never feel like it is work. I enjoy helping people to feel better, so they can have better quality of life. I strive to provide every patient with the best possible care. I feel it is an honor and a privilege to be part of my patient’s healthcare journey, and I am always mindful of the respect and trust that is needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship.

I provide comprehensive mental health services, including, but not limited to, the following: psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychotherapy, substance abuse and addiction treatment. I treat conditions including, but not limited to, the following: autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic symptoms, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, ADHD, substance use disorder, and schizophrenia. I am comfortable treating patients with various intellectual and developmental delay. I treat children, adolescents, and adults.

Melinda Edwards, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC

I am a psychiatric provider with over ten years experience in the field of mental health. I have both inpatient and outpatient experience as an RN and as a prescribing clinician. My goal as your practitioner is to provide a holistic treatment approach. We will work together to find a solution that allows you to easily cope with stressors, recognize potential and set goals, feel motivated, and have a physical and mental sense of well-being.

I believe the mind and body as a whole should be considered to achieve this possibility. I can use dietary and nutritional changes, investigation of hormonal imbalances and mineral deficiencies, therapy, and psychiatric medication to help you feel better.

I have experience working with all ages and have treated addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, schizophrenia, other psychosis, and trauma. I am accepting new patients via telehealth and look forward to accomplishing better health with you today

Jessica Jacobs, APN, MSN, FNP-BC

I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in both emergency and psychiatric medicine for 10 years. I provide medication management for patients 6 years and up. My goal is to provide a caring, compassionate, holistic, and individualized care to each of my patients.

Our visits will be judgement free and my individualized treatment recommendations for each patient is based on their preferences. I work beside my patients to come up with the best plan that fits their needs. I provide a professional medical opinion that allows my patients to be the assessor on what works best for them. Working together and having an open & honest relationship is the best way to getting my patients to enjoy their lives again.

I truly enjoy seeing a patient who had been previously struggling, smile for the first time again. Living life to the fullest is not only possible, but something that everyone deserves to enjoy. I look forward to empowering you to take charge of your mental health and helping you reach your goals.

Archana Sood, APN, MSN, PMHNP-BC

My name is Archana Sood and have been a psychiatric RN since 2013 and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2021. I am an empathetic and supportive provider that wants to help my client in their mental health treatment.

Coming from a psychiatric nursing background, I endeavor to provide client-focused care, which includes medications and/or therapy. I do my best to provide collaborative and holistic care, working with client's healthcare providers and family /support network. I am there to support them in identifying and achieving mental health goals in a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential environment.

I would describe my style attributes as warm, solution-oriented, humorous, affirming, inquisitive, empowering, participatory, holistic, and open-minded. I enjoy helping patients with but not limited too: depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.