Our Staff

COREY WEAVER


Corey

Corey is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that has worked in healthcare in the Des Moines area for over 20 years, which includes inpatient mental health. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University. He went on to earn his Master’s of Science in Nursing at Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa. He holds a National Board Certification in Psychiatry with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Corey provides patient centered care with individualized treatment plans. He is actively involved in supporting his community mental health needs, servicing several county facilities and additional outreach in rural Iowa. Corey’s specialties include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD and substance abuse.

Corey enjoys spending time with spending time with his family, traveling, and watching sporting events, including his children’s track and soccer events. He also enjoys working out and continued personal development and growth.

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Corey Weaver, ARNP, PMHNP-BC 

JOHANNA HESSELTINE


Johanna Hesseltine

Johanna received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Grand View University. She continued her education through Walden University receiving her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a National Board Certification in Psychiatry with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). With over 10 years of nursing experience Johanna has dedicated her career to patient centered care. She sees both children and adults, with an emphasis on collaboration with the patient to find the best treatment approaches to fit each individual client and their specific needs. 

Johanna enjoys spending time with her family, especially going on road trips and camping. In her free time, she also enjoys gardening, painting, and working on home renovation projects with her husband. She is actively involved in community outreach in rural areas of Iowa and has volunteered with group efforts overseas to help underserved populations.

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Johanna Hesseltine, ARNP, PMHNP-BC   

PATTY FERLITSCH


PATTY FERLITSCH

Patty attended Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She then received her Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner degree with her specialty in Psychiatry from Walden University. She holds a National Board Certification in Psychiatry with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Patty has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. Throughout her journey in healthcare, she has detailed experience in Child Abuse Clinics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, School Nurse, and also Sexual Abuse Nurse Examiner. Patty is dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients, employing motivational interviewing techniques, whole body wellness and preventative care. Patty uses an integrative approach to understanding one’s biological, psychological, and social needs, incorporating patient-centered therapeutic approach to help people reach their goals. She feels involving the patient in the decision-making process and treatment goals it will help foster a patient-centered care model. 

In her free time, Patty enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is actively involved in community outreach and providing access for mental health in rural areas of Iowa.

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Patty Ferlitsch, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Meet Our Team!

LEFT TO RIGHT: Patty (Provider), Cayte (RN), Blaire (Clinic Administrator), Corey (Provider), Johanna (Provider), Kristen (Front Office Assistant) – (hover and click control 2 times to expand)