Michaela Wolverton, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC

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

Mental health is never one-size-fits-all. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in perinatal and postnatal medication management in Illinois, I am deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and other complex mental health conditions. I hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International, enabling me to provide informed, sensitive care for people during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.

My clinical style is rooted in a holistic, evidence-based approach, combining psychiatric expertise with compassion and respect for your lived experience. Whether you’re exploring medication for the first time or refining your long-term care plan, I’ll meet you where you are: with openness, clarity, and trust.

I help clients understand their diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and feel confident in their decisions. Through medication management, lifestyle support, and therapeutic collaboration, I aim to empower you on your path to healing.

Navigating mental health during pregnancy or postpartum can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to go through it alone. My perinatal care is inclusive of all birthing people and family structures and is offered in coordination with Mind Body Co-op’s therapy and nutrition teams for integrated support.

I’m certified to treat:
•    Postpartum depression & anxiety
•    Prenatal mood disorders
•    OCD & intrusive thoughts related to pregnancy
•    Birth trauma or loss
•    Adjustment to new parenthood

Conditions I Commonly Support:
•    Anxiety and panic disorders
•    Depression and mood instability
•    ADHD and executive dysfunction
•    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
•    Perinatal mental health (PMADs)
•    Stress and burnout
•    Sleep disturbances

What to Expect Working With Me:
•    Thoughtful, trauma-informed psychiatric evaluation
•    Clear communication and shared decision-making
•    Collaborative medication management
•    Respect for your identity, autonomy, and values
•    Optional integration with therapy and nutrition services

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 & Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University

I am currently available to meet and accept new patients for Telehealth in Illinois. 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.