I've always wanted a career that would allow me to help improve the quality of live of others andmy goal is to treat patients neurological diseases and to ensure symptoms are managed optimally affording the best quality of life possible.

I treat anxiety, mood, and eating disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, non-suicidal self-injury, substance abuse and addiction, and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and Autism. I also offer parent coaching and care for youth with psychiatric conditions. I use evidence-based treatments whenever possible. My inspiration to go into medicine came from my desire to serve the community and improve people's wellbeing.

Many life experiences made me want to pursue nursing and medicine to assist people in living their best possible lives. Working as an ER nurse motivated me to go into psychiatry. I believe every person is unique based on their personal history and should be treated with respect. I treat patients with depression and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress... Read More about Lauren Jensen, DNP