Esther Harris APN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
My name is Esther Harris. 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.
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Melinda Edwards, APRN, MSN, RN, 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 helping you achieve better health today.
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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. 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.
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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: Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol use, Addiction, ADHD, Bipolar, Mood disorders, Sleep/insomnia, Suicidal ideation, Stress, Relationship issues, Parenting.
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Lena Kyrylenko APN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Lena is a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to delivering comprehensive and empathetic mental health care. With a Master of Science in Nursing specializing in PMHNP from Wilkes University, she brings a strong academic foundation and extensive clinical expertise to her practice. Lena’s professional experience includes five years of extensive psychiatric background. Her approach combines clinical excellence with genuine care, ensuring that each patient receives tailored and holistic support. Recognized for her exceptional communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, Lena excels in working with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless and effective mental health care. She is licensed as a PMHNP in Illinois and holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI). Lena’s dedication to advancing mental health care and her patient-centered philosophy make her an invaluable resource for individuals seeking compassionate and effective psychiatric support. Lena is fluent in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and intermediate Italian!
