Allie Wayman
Greetings! I pride myself on being an inquisitive, life-long learner, and strive to offer my passion and knowledge for treating mental health conditions based on evidence, respect, and choice. I believe healing and well-being should be accessible for all persons. As such, I employ a humanistic approach to patient care that is holistic yet individualized to a person’s unique needs and circumstances. As an honor’s graduate of Rush University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, and a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), I incorporate evidence-based modalities including, but not limited to, psychiatric medication management, integrative/non-pharmacological options, and psychotherapy. I enjoy partnering with patients on a wide array of mental health conditions, from bipolar/mood/psychotic disorders to substance use disorders, to trauma/anxiety/adjustment disorders, to ADHD.
In response to the extensive gaps I observed in access to quality health care for women, I completed a fellowship and training in the subspecialty of reproductive psychiatry. This has prepared me to treat women across their reproductive lifespan, incorporating how hormones impact mental wellbeing during stages such as pregnancy or perimenopause. I am honored to create a safe space to discuss the unique risks/benefits of psychiatric medications – based on updated research and practice guidelines – for both mom and baby during the perinatal, postpartum, and lactation periods; and conversely, the risks/benefits of withholding or discontinuing treatment during this time. Women deserve the opportunity to make informed decisions about treatment options for their families, and I am happy to consult acutely or establish a long-term therapeutic relationship, to make this possible.
I look forward to collaborating with you on your journey of wellbeing – something we all deserve to achieve in our own meaningful way.
Treatment Modalities Offered
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered approach that explores and enhances an individual’s intrinsic motivation to change. It is particularly effective in addressing issues related to substance abuse, health behaviors, and ambivalence toward change.
Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by difficulty coping with a significant life change or stressful event, such as a move, job loss, or major illness. Symptoms often include feelings of sadness, anxiety, and difficulty functioning in daily life, usually emerging within three months of the event and subsiding once a person adjusts or the stressor resolves.
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety often emerges as intense distress or fear when apart from loved ones or familiar surroundings, leading to physical and emotional symptoms like restlessness, irritability, or even panic. It’s commonly experienced during major life changes or periods of uncertainty, affecting people of all ages.
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and apprehension. It can arise from a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, brain chemistry imbalances, environmental stressors, and traumatic experiences.
