Lorraine (Lori) F. Mattingly, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC has enjoyed a diverse nursing career since 1981. Advancing her education to offer specialty services to patients has been a life-long career goal. In 2009, Lori earned a Master of Science in Nursing and graduated as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). As a board-certified AGPCNP, Lori has evaluated and treated patients with diverse mental health concerns over the past 13 years. Lori earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2016 from UCCS and served as the Adult-Gerontology Option Coordinator and Assistant Professor from 2017-2020. During her time at UCCS, Lori taught a variety of courses to Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students and a summer course to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students. The opportunity of teaching and mentoring students at UCCS was a rewarding and heartfelt experience that remains the highlight of her career.
Due to the shortage of mental health providers, Lori decided to pursue a Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, located in Baltimore, Maryland. She thoroughly enjoys working with patients 18 years and older, and understands the unique mental health challenges of the geriatric population. Being dual-certified offers an opportunity to identify potential medical conditions that may be impacting a person’s mental health.
Calming Waters Psychiatry offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, patient education, and supportive psychotherapy for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, personality disorders and PTSD. Treatment is customized to the uniqueness of each individual.
As a spouse of a retired military member, it is always an honor to provide mental health services to active duty members, veterans, and family members alike. Thank you for your service! Lori’s practice philosophy is, “Working Together to Optimize Your Mental Health and Well-Being.” I look forward to the opportunity of sharing your mental health journey at Calming Waters Psychiatry.
Best regards,
Lori.
Dear Visitor,
Welcome to Calming Waters Psychiatry! Evidence-based practice and patient-centered care are valued and aligned with my philosophy of “Working Together to Optimize Your Mental Health and Well-being.” Evidence-based care utilizes the most current research and clinical expertise while taking into account patient preferences and above all patient safety.
I am board-certified as a psychiatric mental health and as an adult-geriatric primary care nurse practitioner. My education and training offer the opportunity to evaluate a medical condition that may be impacting your mental health. I see patients 18 years and older.
Please feel confident that your current challenges and concerns will be discussed at length in a welcoming and calming environment. A shared treatment plan will be designed to address your unique needs. Treatment goals will be identified and monitored during your journey at Calming Waters Psychiatry.
You can reach out to me with your concerns under the Services tab. My hope is to strengthen your mental health and help restore a more calming and mindful balance to your world.
Best regards,
Lori
