When you spend weeks or months feeling completely drained, emotionally flat, or easily overwhelmed, it’s natural to search for answers. Many people assume they’re just stressed or need more sleep. However, these shifts often point to something happening on a chemical level. Understanding your hormone imbalance symptoms is an important first step toward feeling like […]
Common Signs of Hormonal Imbalance and What They May Mean Read More »
Navigating mental health care can feel confusing when you’re first seeking help. You might be unsure who prescribes medication, who provides therapy, or where psychiatric nurse practitioners fit into the picture. You might even wonder whether you need one provider or a combination of several professionals. These terms sometimes blend together, but understanding the psychiatrist
Psychiatrist vs. Therapist vs. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: What’s the Difference? Read More »
We are proud to announce the opening of our newest location in St. George, Utah, on April 27. The clinic will be led by Dr. Janel Hillstrom, DNP, FNP-C, a well-established provider in the community and former owner of Comprehensive Family Mental Healthcare. This transition allows Janel’s patients to continue receiving care from a trusted
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When people begin their mental health journey, one of the most common questions is: Where do I start? At LÉVO, that starting point often includes meeting with one of our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for a comprehensive assessment and, when appropriate, medication management. But there’s another important piece of care happening in every
What Is Supportive Therapy and Why It Matters in Your Care at LÉVO Read More »
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When a medication works well, it can feel like the clouds finally part. When it doesn’t, the process can feel exhausting. Side effects show up quickly. Symptoms don’t improve. You’re left wondering whether you should keep going, switch medications, adjust the dose, or try a completely different approach. At LÉVO, that uncertainty is something we
What Is Genomic Testing and How Can It Improve Your Treatment Plan? Read More »
At LÉVO mental health care, the belief is simple: collaborative conversations lead to better outcomes in mental health. This special edition of Lift and Make Lighter brings that belief to life with a candid roundtable between Dr. Austin Heaps and Jake Holbrook, alongside the host who frames the conversation and invites a deeper look at
Men’s Mental Health, Purpose, and the Courage to Let Go Read More »
“Men’s HRT” is being talked about everywhere right now, often in the same breath as fatigue, low motivation, low mood, brain fog, and stress. That overlap is real, but it also creates confusion. Testosterone therapy can be appropriate for some men, and it can be a poor fit for others. The difference is usually evaluation,
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Hormones and mental health are closely connected, and that connection can show up in everyday ways: A sudden spike in anxiety, a stretch of low mood that seems to follow a calendar pattern, irritability that surprises you, or sleep that falls apart at the same time each month. When you’re getting ready to start hormone
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When a teen’s relationship with food shifts, it rarely starts with a single obvious moment. More often, it looks like small changes that are easy to explain away: A new “healthy eating” phase, skipping breakfast because school starts early, sudden pickiness, a stronger interest in workouts, or more time spent comparing bodies online. Parents and
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