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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, Nurse Practitioner

Heather Nelms, PMHNP

Areas Of Focus:

ADHD
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Intense mood changes
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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

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Maryville University

FAQs

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I feel that Heather is perceptive as well as attentive. My experience was easy going and inviting.
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Jason M.

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Heather is the very BEST! Easy to talk to and she listens. 10+ rating
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Excellent experience
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