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Aksana Tharp
PMHNP-BC
My name is Aksana Tharp. I am a board certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri and completed my Master of Science in Nursing from Allen College in Waterloo in 2025.
In the past I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient health care settings as Behavioral health registered nurse since 2010, including Broadlawns Medical Center and Lutheran hospitals. My last role as PMHNP-BC was at Optimae life services in Des Moines.
I treat a broad range of mental health diagnosis and enjoy counseling for individuals with variety of mental health conditions.
My clinical interests include generalized anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, and patients with addiction disorders. I believe that every patient deserves safe, individualized, and patient-centered care.
Outside of work I enjoy swimming, spending time with my family, and traveling.
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