About Elizabeth Hortman
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Elizabeth Hortman
Elizabeth is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing thoughtful, compassionate mental health care across the lifespan. With a diverse nursing background spanning women’s health, pediatrics, community health, mental health, and nursing education, she brings both clinical expertise and a warm, whole-person perspective to psychiatric care.
Elizabeth has a particular interest in women’s mental health and is internationally certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. She understands that pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, hormonal transitions, relationships, and the demands of everyday life can have a profound impact on emotional well-being. She also works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, attention and concentration difficulties, sleep problems, and other mental health challenges.
Her approach is collaborative and individualized. Elizabeth believes patients deserve to feel heard and to understand the reasoning behind their treatment options. She combines careful psychiatric assessment, medication management when appropriate, education, and shared decision-making to develop treatment plans that fit each patient’s needs and goals.
In addition to her clinical work, Elizabeth has extensive experience in nursing education and has served as an Assistant Professor of Nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Educator and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Her background as an educator shapes the way she practices: she wants patients to leave appointments with a better understanding of their mental health and an active voice in their care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I want my patients to feel comfortable being honest about what they are experiencing—even when it feels complicated, overwhelming, or difficult to put into words. Mental health rarely exists in isolation, so I take time to understand not only your symptoms, but also your health history, relationships, responsibilities, life transitions, sleep, stress, and the other factors that may be affecting how you feel.
My style is warm, collaborative, and educational. I believe you should understand your diagnosis, your treatment options, and why I am recommending a particular approach. Rather than simply telling you what to do, I want us to make treatment decisions together.
I have a special interest in women’s and perinatal mental health, including the emotional changes that can occur during pregnancy, postpartum, and other major life transitions. I also enjoy working with patients experiencing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, attention difficulties, and other common psychiatric concerns.
Most importantly, you can expect to be treated as an individual rather than a diagnosis. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our first appointment is an opportunity for me to understand the full picture of what has been going on and what you would like to change. We’ll discuss your current symptoms, psychiatric and medical history, previous treatment experiences, medications, sleep, daily functioning, relationships, stressors, and other factors that may be contributing to how you feel.
From there, we’ll work together to develop an individualized treatment plan. Depending on your needs, this may include medication, changes to an existing medication regimen, education about your symptoms or diagnosis, lifestyle recommendations, therapy referrals, or coordination with other members of your healthcare team.
I also believe follow-up is an important part of good psychiatric care. At subsequent visits, we’ll look at what is improving, what isn’t, any side effects or new concerns, and whether your treatment plan needs to change. Mental health treatment is rarely one-size-fits-all, and sometimes finding the right approach requires thoughtful adjustments over time.
My goal is for you to understand your treatment plan and feel comfortable asking questions along the way. We’ll continue to reassess your progress and make decisions together based on your symptoms, goals, preferences, and overall well-being.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board
Education and training
- Western Governors University, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1699541722
How soon can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Hortman?
Generally, Elizabeth Hortman has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Elizabeth Hortman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Elizabeth Hortman accepting new patients?
Elizabeth Hortman generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Elizabeth Hortman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Hortman online?
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What practice does Elizabeth Hortman work with?
Elizabeth Hortman works with WellBeing NP.
Which board certifications does Elizabeth Hortman have?
Elizabeth Hortman is certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board.
What are common reasons for patients to see Elizabeth Hortman?
Elizabeth Hortman frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Elizabeth Hortman on their profile.
What languages does Elizabeth Hortman speak?
Elizabeth Hortman speaks English.