Psychiatric Services
What is Psychiatric Care?
Dr. Lisa Meaker
Nurse practitioners who specialize in mental health, often called Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), provide comprehensive behavioral health care by assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Dr. Lisa Meaker, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is trained in both medical and psychiatric care, and she can address the close connection between physical and mental health—managing medications, monitoring medical conditions that influence mental wellbeing, and providing therapy all in one place. This integrated approach improves continuity of care, reduces fragmented services, and helps patients feel more supported. Working in-person in clinic and online through telehealth, mental health NPs expand access to high-quality, holistic, and patient-centered services.
Dr. Lisa Meaker, DNP, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with seven years of experience delivering comprehensive medical and mental health care. She specializes in outpatient psychiatry, integrated medical–mental health services, and evidence-based medication management. Dr. Meaker is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered treatment and has extensive experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University and completed her Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training at the University of Cincinnati. Through her dual training and focus on integrated care, Dr. Meaker strives to support each patient’s overall wellbeing by addressing both physical and mental health needs.