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Vermont Integrative Mental Health
Vermont Psychiatrist
Vermont Psychiatrist

Holistic. Patient-Centered.

  • Stress

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Postpartum mood issues

  • Menopausal mood issues

  • PMS and PMDD

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Psychosis

  • Trauma-Based Responses

  • ADHD

Psychiatry for Women by a Woman

I work primarily with women who want to connect to their internal capacity for healing and address root causes of anxiety and depression to reduce stress and restore mental balance and joy.

Together, we’ll push boundaries and find new and better ways to achieve your goals and overcome:

Integrative Psychiatry

Lisa Hardy, PMHNP

Hi, I’m Lisa, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Welcome to my practice, OptiMind Mental Health & Wellness. I have lived in Vermont for over 20 years, and I am a double-board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwife who helps women cope with and recover from anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, postpartum depression and more. My integrative approach includes psychiatric evaluation, lab testing, supportive psychotherapy, and medication expertise to address what may feel like unpredictable or unmanageable moods.

I specialize in providing compassionate psychiatric care, especially for women who are experiencing mood worsening during times of hormonal transition (ie, perinatal period, perimenopause, menopause). Additionally, I have a special interest in treating adoptive parents who may be struggling, or parents going through the adoption process, which can be very anxiety-provoking,

I created OptMind for you, because every woman deserves care where they feel heard, understood, and have trust in their treatment plan and psychiatric provider. 

Finding the right psychiatric provider who takes the time to listen, understands you, and is committed to helping you overcome roadblocks to mental wellness can make all the difference.

You don't need to do this alone. I offer a 15-minute free initial discovery call to see if we are a good fit.

Do these Sound Familiar?

  • Feeling stressed and irritable too much of the time

  • Feeling alone and disconnected from people

  • Noticing that world seems to lack the sparkle it once had

  • Your motivation is at an all-time low, or always has been.

  • You cry for no good reason

  • You can’t sleep or your sleep is not restful

  • You feel like you are “just getting by” and that is not good enough

  • You are not sure if your psychiatric medications are doing much and are looking for something more or better

  • You’re interested in and may have tried modalities like herbal supplements, meditation, and group retreats. 

  • You know there is no magic pill and are open to both having patience as well as doing the work that is required to heal

If this is you, you’re in the right place.

We will make genuine, meaningful changes with an integrative psychiatric approach including mind-body-soul medicine, talk therapy, holistic nutrition coaching, high-quality supplements, judicious use of psychiatric medication, and more.

Optimal Mental Health Involves More than Medication.


Here’s What You Can Expect When You Work with Me:

  • A partner in your care

  • Increased energy and interest in the future

  • Decreased depression and anxiety

  • Expertise in Psychiatric Medication, including de-prescribing of psychiatric medication if indicated.

  • Compassion and support with specific strategies to decrease stress

I offer a stress-free 15-minute consultation to learn about your treatment goals and to see if we would be would be a good fit.