Psychiatry in Tulsa, Oklahoma Heather Nelms, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 3-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Heather Nelms, PMHNP
Areas Of Focus:
Heather Nelms is a dedicated psychiatric provider serving patients of all ages in Oklahoma. She offers expert medication management to support individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. With a compassionate and individualized approach, Heather works closely with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that improve emotional well-being and overall quality of life. She is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals can feel empowered on their journey toward mental wellness. Heather is especially passionate about helping individuals struggling with alcohol and drug use issues. She understands the complex relationship between substance use and mental health and provides evidence-based care to support long-term recovery. By integrating medication management with mindfulness techniques, she helps individuals develop healthier coping strategies, manage cravings, and work toward stability. She also provides specialized care for individuals navigating PTSD, later life transitions, and sleep disorders, ensuring a comprehensive approach that addresses both emotional and physical well-being. Heather has experience supporting a diverse range of populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, first responders, and those within the LGBTQ+ community. She believes in a holistic and inclusive approach to mental health care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized support based on their unique needs and experiences. Outside of her work, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, researching genealogy, and exploring the outdoors. She is dedicated to serving the Oklahoma community with compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 3-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Intense mood changes
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Body image
- Brain/head injuries (TBI)
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other neurological conditions
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stroke-related conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthChoice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Norman Hospital (NPHO/NHealth)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Maryville University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Heather Nelms. You can also call 918-270-4100 to have someone assist you.
Heather Nelms generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 918-270-4100 to find out Heather Nelms's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Heather Nelms:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthChoice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Norman Hospital (NPHO/NHealth)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 918-270-4100 to see how we can help.
Yes, Heather Nelms is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Heather Nelms works at:
Yes, Heather Nelms does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Heather Nelms is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: