Julie Akins
Provider & Owner

Julie is an exceptionally accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and dedicated owner, whose profound clinical background forms the cornerstone of her innovative approach to mental health care. She has cultivated a career defined by extensive and diverse patient care settings, culminating in a specialization that allows her to treat the individual holistically.

Her focused expertise in mental health spans over six years, during which she has gained substantial experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This critical period included working closely in collaborative practice with an experienced MD psychiatrist, which has rigorously honed her skills in pharmacological management and therapeutic interventions for a wide spectrum of mental health disorders.

Crucially, Julie's clinical foundation is significantly enriched by two decades of intensive medical and surgical experience. This includes a decade (10 years) spent working in Gastroenterology (GI), where she managed complex digestive diseases and chronic conditions, mastering the interplay between physical symptoms and emotional well-being. Furthermore, she dedicated 15 years to the demanding environment of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she provided critical, life-saving care to the most acutely ill patients.

This extensive history in GI and ICU care provides her with a rare and valuable perspective. She possesses an unparalleled understanding of the systemic impact of physical illness on mental health, recognizing the often-overlooked connections between the body (including gut health and chronic pain) and the mind.

Julie brings this wide, versatile, and deeply integrated skill set—bridging psychiatric expertise with advanced medical knowledge—to her practice. This unique combination allows her to offer comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care that is grounded in a complete understanding of the patient's physiological and psychological health, truly setting her apart as a holistic and highly competent mental health provider.