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About Our Medication Providers

Tessa Ryan & Christina Okazawa

IN-PERSON & ONLINE IN OHIO

We aim to partner with our clients and take a trauma informed, comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate approach to care.

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I’m tESSA rYAN (she/her).

My approach

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric medication management. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health issues in both adult women and men. The diagnosis’ I have the most experience treating are depression, anxiety, bipolar, and OCD.

I have a special interest in:

I aim to partner with my clients and take a trauma informed, comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate approach to care. This includes working in collaboration with my clients, their families, and other healthcare providers to ensure that my care is safe, effective, evidenced based, and tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. While I believe that medication is highly beneficial in many cases, I also believe that the best approach to treatment includes a combination of lifestyle modifications, therapy, and social support and am passionate about helping my clients achieve healing, wellness, and balance in their lives.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in nursing at The University of Toledo and completed my master’s of science in mental health nursing at Ohio University. I am a board certified PMHNP-BC through the ANCC and have worked in multiple outpatient psychiatric settings throughout my career.

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I’m christina OKAZAWA (she/her).

My approach

I am a dual-board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in outpatient mental health care, and I specialize in working with mood disorders. I genuinely enjoy getting to know my patients and believe that feeling comfortable, heard, and supported is a key part of healing. My goal is to work alongside you to find an approach that fits your life—one that supports emotional balance, personal growth, and a more fulfilling day-to-day experience. I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe asking questions and being yourself.

I have a special interest in:

  • women’s mental health

  • ADHD

  • mood disorders

I take a thoughtful, multimodal approach to care, which means I see medication as just one piece of the puzzle. I strongly value the role of therapy and other supportive strategies in helping people better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

I earned my BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and my BSN from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. I completed my Family Nurse Practitioner training at Chamberlain University and my Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Northern Kentucky University. I am board certified as both an FNP and PMHNP through the AANP, with additional PMHNP certification through the ANCC.

WHAT IS WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH?


A field all to its own, women’s mental health emphasizes the intersectionality of womanhood to tailor care for each woman. Women’s mental health takes into consideration the unique background of being a woman and prioritizes an understanding of the challenges and experiences that impact women’s emotional and psychological well-being. Factors such as hormone changes, life transitions, reproductive health, social pressures, and trauma can take on new meanings in women’s mental health and present with a variety of issues ranging from postpartum depression to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Curious about women’s mental health? Learn more below.

Prenatal and
Postpartum

The stages before, during, and after pregnancy can result in a combination of exciting and challenging moments that make navigating mental health more complicated. Accessing support during these times ensures that women feel cared for and empowered to navigate each step with confidence.

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Infertility and
Pregnancy Loss

While pregnancy can be a time for joy and celebration, it can also be an experience of hardship and loss for many individuals and families. Whether you are dealing with infertility issues or pregnancy loss, our team can help you process and tend to the stress, grief, and uncertainty surrounding these challenges.

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Perimenopause and Menopause

Menopause is a natural part of aging that occurs as ovaries age and reduce their hormone production. Hormonal shifts often impact a woman’s health and wellness, adjusting the need for specialized care and support to manage daily experiences. With the right support, women can navigate this time with greater ease and confidence.

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  • Tessa is currently in network with:

    • Aetna

    • Medical Mutual

    • Caresource Medicaid and Marketplace

    • Optum

    • Ohio Healthy

    • United Healthcare and Medicaid

    • OSU Employee (Luminare)

    • OSU Student (United Healthcare Student Resources)

    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Anthem Medicaid.

  • Our self-pay rate is $250 for a 60 minute intake and $125 for each 30 minute follow up visit. We accept HSA and FSA cards.

    We do offer a sliding fee scale as needed. Please reach out to learn more!

  • Yes! We hope to be a one stop shop for our clients as our providers will be able to collaborate and work together to best serve your needs.

  • If you are interested in scheduling, please reach out by completing the contact form below. We will request additional information via email and from there, we will schedule your intake!

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