Natasha Lash, PMHNP-BC

What makes an individual who they are? This question has always fascinated me and has led to my passion for psychology. After a somewhat circuitous route, I became a nurse and found my second passion. After working in various nursing settings, I decided to combine my passions into one, becoming a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). I have worked the last couple of years in a community-based setting, and feel fortunate to have developed truly meaningful connections with patients and co-workers. As much as I have been able to help others live more full and hopeful lives, I have even more found joy and increased knowledge and awareness for myself.

My approach to medication management is summarized in one sentence. The least amount of medications at the lowest effective dose. I believe that nothing occurs in a vacuum, and it’s important to treat holistically. That means that other options besides medication should be utilized as well. Also, I prefer to work with patients. What that means is that I do not seek to tell you what to do, but instead to educate you on options so that together, we can put together a treatment plan that we both believe has the best chance of success. 

I enjoy working with patients ages 5-65, and am skilled in treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and treatment-resistant depression, as well as schizophrenia, insomnia, and other psychiatric disorders. Finding out who you are and being able to help you decrease symptoms that negatively impact your life is my goal. One way to aid in that goal is to never stop learning – either about you or treatment options. Keeping up-to-date on new modalities of treatment and research is something I strive to do.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you become a happier, healthier version of yourself.

Natasha offers in-person and telehealth appointments at our Cedar Falls, IA office.

Email Natasha: natasha@insighttherapygroup.com