Meet Our Providers

Athena Fertig is a Nurse Practitioner board certified in Psychiatric mental health and Family practice. She has over 35 years experience in healthcare, caring for individuals and their families. She obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing at Bryan College of Health Sciences, a masters degree in nursing-family practice at Creighton University, and a post-masters certificate in psychiatric mental health at The University of Cincinnati. Athena spent 24 years of her her career working in bedside nursing, including long-term care nursing, acute care, ambulatory surgical care, followed by 12 years working as a family practice nurse practitioner in community health, urgent care, and emergency medicine; She has found her passion in the mental health field. She takes a holistic approach and partners with her clients on their wellness journey. Athena is licensed in IA, NE, CO, and is pending in KS. She is accepting clients of all ages. 

Jeannie Franklin is a compassionate, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience helping individuals improve their mental well-being. Throughout her career, she has supported adults from many walks of life, offering both medication management and therapy with a gentle, patient-centered approach. Jeannie believes healing begins with listening, and she takes time to understand each person’s story, struggles, and goals. She provides care for challenges such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, among other conditions, while focusing on building trust and fostering resilience. With warmth and clinical expertise, Jeannie partners with her patients on their journey toward balance, healing, and a better quality of life. Jeannie is licensed in IA, SD and is pending in NE. She will be accepting adult clients soon! ​