Jennifer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
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Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, mood changes, or stressful life transitions begin affecting your daily life. You may feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure where to turn next. You deserve support that feels compassionate, respectful, and truly understanding. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them make sense of what they’re experiencing, find relief from distressing symptoms, and build confidence in moving forward. Together, we focus on helping you feel more stable, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in your life.
I’m Jennifer Tinsley, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Life Story Behavioral Health. My sessions combine thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy. I take time to understand your history, stressors, and goals so we can create a personalized plan that helps you feel heard, supported, and hopeful.
Starting care is often the hardest step, but you don’t have to do it alone. Your first session is a welcoming space to share your story and explore what healing could look like for you. If you’re ready to feel more supported and confident in your next chapter, visit my website to learn more and schedule an appointment online.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $150
- Standard Visit $100
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ascension SmartHealth
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Quest Behavioral Health
Jennifer Tinsley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (217) 269-0344
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Illinois / 277005212 Jennifer Tinsley
- In Practice for 6 years
- Psychiatry - Regis College of Nursing, PMHNP
- Degree/Diploma from Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University BSN
- Degree/Diploma from Masters of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jennifer Tinsley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (217) 269-0344
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Caregivers
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Medication Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Jennifer Tinsley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Email me or call with questions - (217) 269-0344
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
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
I also speak
None, but I will work with a translator if needed.
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
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
I also speak
None, but I will work with a translator if needed.
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Jennifer Tinsley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (217) 269-0344
Location
Primary Location
Life Story Behavioral Health
203 South Main Street
Dieterich, IL 62424
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Nearby Areas
Jennifer Tinsley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (217) 269-0344