Lauren is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

She is one of only a few certified practitioners of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in Arkansas, which is a specialized approach to insomnia. Lauren also has a Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition, which she often incorporates into her treatment plans.

Specialties Include:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• PTSD

• Bipolar Disorder

• Sleep issues, irritability, and fatigue

• Families and caregivers navigating disability

Approach

Whole Body Wellness - Along with psychiatric medications, Lauren enjoys developing treatment plans that include lifestyle changes, nutrition education, and therapy. She uses a patient-centered approach and values input and questions from patients. 

More About Lauren

Lauren is a Northwest Arkansas native and enjoys reading, thrifting, and spending time with family.

Lauren attended University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and received a Bachelor's degree in nutrition.

She later went on to complete a Bachelor's in nursing from UTHSC in Memphis, TN. She completed her training in psychiatry at Frontier Nursing University where she completed her Master's in Nursing.