Laura Tieszen is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northwestern University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bellarmine University, and an Master's of Science in Nursing from Walden University- APRN, PMHNP track. She has over 20 years of nursing experience working in critical care, emergency departments, and inpatient psychiatric care. Laura makes it a point to understand each patient, with the knowledge that each unique story impacts the pathway to the best care. She compliments clinical expertise with genuine warmth and compassion so that every person is valued and understood. She loves to work together with patients to help them find the solutions they are looking for to support their whole person health - including mental health. Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs, Ted and Baileigh. She enjoys working in her flower gardens, plays guitar in her church band, and enjoys helping others through volunteer work.