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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP (she, her)

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2728 Asbury Road Springs Building Suite 320 Dubuque, IA 52001
I’m a doctorate-prepared, dual certified FNP, PMHNP specializing in neurodevelopmental/cognitive/divergent conditions, with expertise in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and geriatric psychiatry. I have extensive experience with complex chronic illness and co-occurring psychiatric conditions across the lifespan and in diverse clinical settings. My background in executive leadership and long-term care administration also informs my work within institutional settings. I have a longstanding interest in complementary, integrative, and holistic approaches to health. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
I specialize in making sense of complex psychiatric symptoms across the lifespan, from age 5 through older adulthood. I offer comprehensive evaluations, formal diagnosis, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning that considers the whole person, their history, relationships, health, and daily life.
I value genuine connection and a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself. I bring curiosity, a sprinkle of humor, and the occasional nerdy tangent, while recognizing that you are the expert on you. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, understood, and more confident about what comes next.
Take the first step to help. Call or Hesper Nowatzki now - (563) 661-6936

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hesper Nowatzki Health, LLC

2728 Asbury Road

Springs Building Suite 320

Dubuque, IA 52001 map

(563) 661-6936

Galena, IL 61036

My website
Telepsychiatry in IA, IL & WI; in-person care in IA. If listed times don't fit, contact me for flexible scheduling.
I specialize in Autism, ADHD and Geriatric and Seniors 
Initial Session Fee $200, Standard Visit $75, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (563) 661-6936
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hesper Nowatzki Health, LLC

2728 Asbury Road

Springs Building Suite 320

Dubuque, IA 52001 map

(563) 661-6936

Galena, IL 61036

My website
Telepsychiatry in IA, IL & WI; in-person care in IA. If listed times don't fit, contact me for flexible scheduling.
I specialize in Autism, ADHD and Geriatric and Seniors 
Initial Session Fee $200, Standard Visit $75, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Initial Session Fee $200
  • Standard Visit $75
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • IL and IA Medicaid-Pending
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
  • Out of Network
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Please contact me directly for private pay and sliding scale options.
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Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936
"
Please contact me directly for private pay and sliding scale options.
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Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Iowa / G181442 Hesper Brianna Nowatzki
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Clarke College, Walden University, Excelsior College , PMHMP-BC, FNP-BC, DNP , Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from DNP-Doctorate of Nursing Practice Doctorate of Nursing Practice / 2017
  • Degree/Diploma from MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner / 2014
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My path has been anything but traditional. A foundation in art, hospitality, spa and wellness, and holistic and integrative health evolved into a 17-year healthcare career spanning pediatrics, geriatrics, hospice, leadership, family practice, and psychiatry.
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Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936
"
My path has been anything but traditional. A foundation in art, hospitality, spa and wellness, and holistic and integrative health evolved into a 17-year healthcare career spanning pediatrics, geriatrics, hospice, leadership, family practice, and psychiatry.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Geriatric and Seniors

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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I believe living well starts with feeling well, and there are many paths to getting there. I listen closely, offer clinical insight and options, and work with you to make thoughtful decisions. You are encouraged to ask questions, disagree, and take an active role in defining what wellness and progress mean in your life.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936
"
I believe living well starts with feeling well, and there are many paths to getting there. I listen closely, offer clinical insight and options, and work with you to make thoughtful decisions. You are encouraged to ask questions, disagree, and take an active role in defining what wellness and progress mean in your life.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936

4 Endorsements

New Moon Counseling Alliance
New Moon Counseling Alliance
CounselorMALMHC
Hesper is a trusted resource in mental health and community wellness. Her expertise in healthcare, including holistic and functional medicine, is matched by a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach.
Tassie Crews
Tassie Crews
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
Intuitive care, compassion, empathy, and whole person care, are just a few of things that you can expect from Hesper. I worked alongside her and still collaborate care with clients. With Hesper you will feel heard and seen. She is truly one of a kind.
Joseph White
Joseph White
Licensed Professional CounselorLCPCLMHCLPC
Hesper is a very caring and heartful PMHNP who takes the time to listen and understand her clients. She is accepting of others and meets people where they are ready to be helped. She is someone I cannot recommend highly enough.
Gwen Merfeld
Gwen Merfeld
CounselorMSLMHC
Hesper is, without question, my first choice for a psychiatric referral. They bring a whole-person lens to medication management, weighing symptoms within the full context of a client's life, and stay ahead on research for well-informed, thoughtful care.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • psychoeducation, solution-focused strategies
  • spiritually sensitive
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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As a medication provider, I do not offer traditional psychotherapy. My approach is collaborative, integrative, and spiritually sensitive, with space to discuss meaning, beliefs, consciousness, and metaphysical perspectives and experiences that may feel difficult to talk about elsewhere, without judgment or automatic pathologizing.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936
"
As a medication provider, I do not offer traditional psychotherapy. My approach is collaborative, integrative, and spiritually sensitive, with space to discuss meaning, beliefs, consciousness, and metaphysical perspectives and experiences that may feel difficult to talk about elsewhere, without judgment or automatic pathologizing.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
or call with questions - (563) 661-6936

Location

Primary Location

Hesper Nowatzki Health, LLC

2728 Asbury Road

Springs Building Suite 320

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 661-6936

Additional Location

Galena, IL 61036

(563) 661-6936
"
Telepsychiatry in IA, IL & WI; in-person care in IA. If listed times don't fit, contact me for flexible scheduling.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (563) 661-6936
"
Telepsychiatry in IA, IL & WI; in-person care in IA. If listed times don't fit, contact me for flexible scheduling.
Photo of Hesper Nowatzki, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Hesper Nowatzki
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (563) 661-6936