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Tessa Schultz, APRN

Tessa Schultz, APRN

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
IL
Tessa is a doctoral-level psychiatric nurse practitioner and assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a focus in child and adolescent psychiatry. She has years of experience specializing in the treatment of children/adolescents and young adults in multiple treatment settings. As an advanced practice nurse Tessa can prescribe medications, diagnose mental health disorders, order and interpret lab values and provide psychotherapy. Psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrists have the same capacity however have completed different academic routes. She is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Doctor of Nursing program, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health; ranked #6 nationally. Academically, Tessa has experience as a graduate research assistant and has been awarded the best evidenced-based poster presentation at the ISPN conference in San Antonio, TX. Tessa understands mental health is complex and treating mental health encompasses more than medications. Tessa has worked in many different settings and came to the realization that she is limited in how she can help others with the traditional mainstream psychiatry approaches. She created The Sunroom to change mental health treatment at it’s core. She looks at the heart and soul of a person and creates an individualized treatment plan for each client. Some fun things about Tessa; she has visited the Bodhi Tree in India, she loves yoga and meditation, she believes in second and third chances, morning sunlight, spontaneous trips, poetry, creating and spending time with her husband and 3 sons. Her favorite psychiatry book currently: “How to Change your Mind” by Michael Pollan. She values eastern philosophy and how the practice of mindfulness can be incorporated into western way of life to live healthier and more fulfilled. Tessa would love to meet you and start this journey at The Sunroom together. Peace + Sun

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About Tessa Schultz

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Anxiety
Medication Management
Psychosis
Bipolar Disorder
Postpartum Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Positive Psychology
Dialectical (DBT)
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tessa Schultz

Tessa is a doctoral-level psychiatric nurse practitioner and assistant professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a focus in child and adolescent psychiatry. She has years of experience specializing in the treatment of children/adolescents and young adults in multiple treatment settings. As an advanced practice nurse Tessa can prescribe medications, diagnose mental health disorders, order and interpret lab values and provide psychotherapy. Psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrists have the same capacity however have completed different academic routes. She is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Doctor of Nursing program, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health; ranked #6 nationally. Academically, Tessa has experience as a graduate research assistant and has been awarded the best evidenced-based poster presentation at the ISPN conference in San Antonio, TX. Tessa understands mental health is complex and treating mental health encompasses more than medications. Tessa has worked in many different settings and came to the realization that she is limited in how she can help others with the traditional mainstream psychiatry approaches. She created The Sunroom to change mental health treatment at it’s core. She looks at the heart and soul of a person and creates an individualized treatment plan for each client. Some fun things about Tessa; she has visited the Bodhi Tree in India, she loves yoga and meditation, she believes in second and third chances, morning sunlight, spontaneous trips, poetry, creating and spending time with her husband and 3 sons. Her favorite psychiatry book currently: “How to Change your Mind” by Michael Pollan. She values eastern philosophy and how the practice of mindfulness can be incorporated into western way of life to live healthier and more fulfilled. Tessa would love to meet you and start this journey at The Sunroom together. Peace + Sun

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In network with BCBS PPO, accepts out of network and private pay. Assists with out of network superbill submission for reimbursement.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Group Therapy
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Group Therapy
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Illinois, Chicago, Doctorate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Awards and publications

  • Tessa Has Experience as a Graduate Research Assistant and Has Been Awarded the Best Evidenced-based Poster Presentation at the Ispn Conference in San Antonio, Tx.

NPI number

1427694462

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What languages does Tessa Schultz speak?

Tessa Schultz speaks English.

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