Michaela Wolverton, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
Pronouns – She/Her/Hers

Psychiatric medication provider in Chicago

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why does everything feel so much harder than it seems to be for everyone else?”—you’re probably in the right place.

I work with adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD, especially professionals and parents who are trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, forgetting things, feeling mentally exhausted, or wondering why your brain won’t slow down. You might be checking every box on paper while feeling like you’re barely keeping up behind the scenes.

My goal isn’t to “fix” you. It’s to help you understand how your brain works, find the right treatment, and make everyday life feel a little less overwhelming.

Appointments with me are conversations, not lectures. We’ll talk about what’s actually getting in the way of your day-to-day life, whether that’s anxiety, executive dysfunction, burnout, or simply trying to balance everything on your plate. I combine medication management with education and realistic strategies, so you leave each visit understanding not just what we’re doing, but why.

As a mom myself, I know firsthand how much pregnancy and parenthood can change you in ways no one really prepares you for. I hold Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International Navigating postpartum anxiety while feeling like your brain suddenly worked differently gave me a deeper appreciation for just how isolating that season can be. Whether you’re adjusting to life with a new baby, trying to rediscover yourself after becoming a parent, or you’ve been struggling with anxiety or ADHD for years, my goal is to help you feel understood and create a plan that actually fits your life.

I believe the best care happens when you feel comfortable asking questions, involved in decisions, and genuinely heard.

Clinical Focus

• ADHD evaluation and management (adolescents and adults)
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Perinatal and postnatal mental health (PMADs)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Stress, burnout, and adjustment difficulties
• Sleep disturbances and executive dysfunction

Medication management with a psychiatric medication provider in Chicago

What to Expect Working With Me

• Comprehensive, trauma-informed psychiatric evaluation
• Collaborative and transparent medication management
• Clear communication and education about diagnosis and treatment options
• Integration of therapy and nutrition support through Mind Body Co-op
• Deep respect for your identity, autonomy, and lived experience

Education & Credentials

• Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  (PMHNP-BC)
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) – Postpartum Support International
• Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – State of Illinois
• Bachelor’s & Master of Science in Nursing – University of Michigan

I am currently available to meet and accept new patients for Telehealth in Illinois. Therefore, whether you’re navigating postpartum changes, mood disorders, or long-standing challenges with anxiety or ADHD, I’m here to help you find a way forward—with empathy and evidence-based care. Let’s work together to create a mental health plan that helps you thrive.