About the APN - Advanced Nurse Practitioner Jessica Timmerman, Psych

Mental health plays an important role in physical health, and both have to work together for optimum health. With a background in psychology and expertise honed by years of working in trauma, emergency medicine and the ICU, Jessica Timmerman is well prepared for the breadth and depth of behavioral health. As a nurse practitioner, Jessica can diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications. She has a special interest in mental health and addiction. With her appreciation for the sciences and the connection between physical and mental health, she treats the full range of mental health issues. Jessica follows the science but also values holistic care, counseling patients on lifestyle changes that support good health. She helps them take charge of their health through preventive care. Jessica advocates for her patients and connects them with community resources for additional support as needed, from fighting cancer to battling drug addiction. When she’s not working, Jessica enjoys the great outdoors, fishing with her husband and son, and trail riding on four-wheelers. Having once considered a career as a veterinarian, Jessica is the proud owner of a rescue dog and two cats.