Partners in Care
Psychiatric care from someone who has been on both sides of it
Hi, I’m Heather
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Four Pathways Mental Health. I built this practice around a simple belief: that people deserve care that actually takes the time to understand them.
My path here wasn’t just academic. I’ve navigated my own complex health journey, and that experience fundamentally changed how I show up for the people I work with. It’s less about fitting symptoms into a box and more about understanding the whole person sitting across from me.
The Journey
My own health journey has been layered. Complex diagnoses, chronic physical symptoms, and doing the personal work of understanding who I actually am and how I want to live. None of it followed a straight line.
What that gave me was perspective. I know what it feels like to carry something that doesn’t have a clean label, to be told everything looks fine when it doesn’t feel that way, and to finally find clarity after years of not quite having the right words for your experience.
That’s what I bring into every appointment.
Beyond the Practice
Outside of work, I recharge through travel, exploring new cultures, histories, and cuisines whenever I can. Back home in Arizona, hiking, paddleboarding, and camping with my two kids fill that role. There’s usually a fantasy audiobook playing and some kind of creative project half finished nearby.
I think that curiosity carries over into how I practice. I genuinely enjoy the puzzle of figuring out what’s actually going on with someone. I think a life well lived, one with adventure, connection, and moments of real enjoyment, is part of what we’re working toward together.
Credentials
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Education
BSN, Northern Arizona University, Summa Cum Laude
MSN, Walden University, Summa Cum Laude
Training
Integrative Psychiatry, Dream Practice Academy
Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Neuroscience Educational Institute
GLMA, Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
OutCare Health
Society of Cannabis Clinicians
My Favorite Quote
From the moment I fell down that rabbit hole I’ve been told where I must go and who i must be. I’ve been shrunk, stretched, scratched, and stuffed into a teapot. I’ve been accused of being Alice and of not being Alice but this is my dream. I’ll decide where it goes from here.
– Alice Kingsley
Jill, Office Manager
Every great practice needs someone who keeps things grounded, and for Four Pathways, that’s Jill.
She brings organization, steadiness, and genuine care to everything she does. She’s often the first voice clients hear, and she takes that seriously.
Her own experience navigating chronic health challenges shapes how she shows up here. She knows what it means to need someone in your corner.
Outside of work you’ll find her on the water, out on her Harley, or spending time with her loyal service dog Keeva.
If This Feels Like the Right Fit
Finding the right care matters. If you’re looking for a more thoughtful, individualized approach, this is a good place to start.