Natalie Linkous

I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered care for children, adolescents, and adults. I combine evidence-based treatment with a supportive and understanding approach to help patients improve their emotional well-being and overall quality of life. I have been a nurse for more than 15 years, with experience in obstetrics and correctional healthcare before focusing on mental health. For the past 3.5 years, I have worked in community mental health and continue to treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and treatment-resistant depression. I am also experienced in providing Spravato (esketamine) therapy and passionate about offering innovative, effective options for those struggling with difficult-to-treat conditions.

I am a strong advocate for my patients and believe that each person should be an active part of their own treatment plan. I take time to listen, educate, and collaborate to ensure care that is both effective and empowering.

Outside of my practice, I enjoy spending time with my three boys, who are my greatest joy.

A Sense of Being Heard and Understood: You want clients to feel that their experiences matter and that they can share openly without judgment. Tools for Coping and Growth: You hope they leave with practical strategies, insights, and skills they can use to navigate challenges in their daily life. Empowerment and Confidence: You want clients to feel more capable of managing their mental health and making choices that support their well-being. Hope and Resilience: Even in difficult times, you hope they take away a sense of hope, knowing that change and healing are possible. A Collaborative Mindset: You want them to see themselves as an active partner in their treatment, understanding that their voice and choices matter in the healing process.

Witnessing Transformation: Seeing clients make progress, even small steps, can be incredibly rewarding. Being part of someone’s journey toward healing and resilience is powerful. Building Trusting Relationships: Developing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood is deeply meaningful. Those moments of connection can be profoundly fulfilling. Empowering Others: Helping clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and take ownership of their treatment fosters independence and self-confidence, which can be a source of joy for a clinician. Learning and Growth: Each client brings a unique story and perspective, which can continually expand your understanding of human behavior, mental health, and empathy. Making a Tangible Difference: Knowing that your support, guidance, or intervention may help someone navigate a crisis, improve their quality of life, or reclaim hope is incredibly motivating.

Getting my nails done and my hair done.

My oldest son is diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and ADHD. I know the struggle of trying to find the right provider and treatment. I have always felt the need to want to help others.

Children, adolescents, teens, adults, geriatric, LGBTQ+.

• Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Listening to music, reading, and learning new things.

That it is okay to have a mental health diagnosis, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. It is just like having diabetes and getting treatment for that.