Laura Houwers

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Laura is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s mental health and medication management.

Client Focus: Children, adolescents, and adults

About Laura

Laura Houwers is a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife with a passion for providing thoughtful, holistic, and evidence-based psychiatric care. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering medication management that prioritizes collaboration, education, and client empowerment.

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Laura has a particular passion for supporting women navigating mood and mental health challenges related to reproductive and life-stage transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Her background as a Certified Nurse Midwife deeply informs her approach, allowing her to consider the intersection of mental health, hormones, life transitions, and identity with care and nuance.

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Laura believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Her role is to provide clinical guidance, education, and support so each client can make informed decisions that align with their values and goals.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Professional Background

Education & Experience

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Graduate education from Thomas Jefferson University and Herzing University
Extensive experience in psychiatric medication management across the lifespan

Laura brings a strong foundation in both psychiatric and women’s health care, allowing her to support complex presentations with clarity and confidence.

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Clinical Perspective

Laura practices from a holistic, team-based model of care and collaborates closely with therapists and medical providers to ensure comprehensive support for each client.

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Book with Laura if ...

You want psychiatric care that feels collaborative and respectful
You value understanding your treatment options before making decisions
You’re navigating mental health changes related to pregnancy or postpartum
Hormonal or life-stage transitions are impacting your mood or wellbeing
You’re seeking medication management for yourself or your child
You want care that integrates medical expertise with compassion

Issues Laura helps with

Anxiety
Depression
Mood disorders
Women’s mental health concerns
Prenatal, postpartum, and menopause-related mood changes
Emotional and psychiatric concerns across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood

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Customer testimonials

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-L.E.

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-J.W.

Her knowledge and ability to counsel those going through the rollercoaster we call life is phenomenal. She’s a young business professional, wife, and mother so it’s easy to relate on a personal level to many. If you are looking for an amazing therapist, look no further, you found her.

-S.T.

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received during my postpartum period and therefore after. Brooke helped me navigate one of the most overwhelming and vulnerable seasons of my life with compassion, patience, and genuine care.

-L.E.

Sessions available as soon as this week

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Customer testimonials

From the very beginning, I felt heard, validated, and never judged. Brooke helped me work through postpartum anxiety and other challenges in a way that felt manageable and empowering. Sessions gave me practical tools, clarity, and—most importantly—confidence in myself again.

I would highly recommend any of the wonderful staff to anyone for someone to share their experiences with. The offices are beautiful, comfortable and soothing a real place of zen.

Nurture and Be was extremely professional, responsive, and great to work with. They worked with me to get me scheduled quickly at a time that was best, and provided unmatched customer service. Highly recommend!

Her knowledge and ability to counsel those going through the rollercoaster we call life is phenomenal. She’s a young business professional, wife, and mother so it’s easy to relate on a personal level to many. If you are looking for an amazing therapist, look no further, you found her.

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received during my postpartum period and therefore after. Brooke helped me navigate one of the most overwhelming and vulnerable seasons of my life with compassion, patience, and genuine care.

Ready to Start?

From the very beginning, I felt heard, validated, and never judged. Brooke helped me work through postpartum anxiety and other challenges in a way that felt manageable and empowering. Sessions gave me practical tools, clarity, and—most importantly—confidence in myself again.