Practice Location:
Southside & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Adolescents: 12+ (will consider younger children/adolescents who present with eating disorders or disordered eating)
Adults: 18+
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:
· Eating Disorders in Adolescents & Adults
· Mood Disorders & ADHD
· Life Transitions/Faith Transitions
· Depression & Anxiety in Adolescents & Adults
Background:
Natalie (she/her) is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with patients across the lifespan. She is currently training to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation and is under the supervision of Dr. Kerry Landry, MD, CEDS. Natalie is passionate about being an integral member of a well-rounded treatment team for brave individuals along their journey towards recovery from an eating disorder. Additionally, she is trained to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and bipolar disorder. Other areas of passion and clinical interest for Natalie include working with clients who are experiencing spiritual distress and faith transitions. Natalie is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Prior to returning to school in pursuit of a career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Natalie worked as a Registered Nurse in Medical/ Oncology. This experience helped her build a strong and compassionate foundation for her nursing career. Natalie believes strongly in patient autonomy and the importance of being invested in your own treatment. She is passionate about working within each unique family system to create solutions for long-term success of her patients.
Natalie also serves as the Medical Director for the Wild Oaks Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders as part of Richmond Creative Counseling. As the Medical Director, she is integral in the admissions, treatment, and discharge-planning components of this higher level of care of adults with eating disorders.
When she's not working, Natalie enjoys running, hiking, spending time with her people, and the chaos of her large family including her five amazing kids.
Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA – 2021
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing – Brigham Young University, Provo, UT- 2007
Licenses & Certifications:
Licensed Nurse Practitioner (VA)
While Natalie is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:
- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Bright
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid)
