GET TO KNOW US

Dealing with health issues can be a difficult situation. You shouldn’t have to go it alone. The Midwest Mental Health team of certified, highly skilled, and experienced care providers always has our patients’ best interests and wellbeing at heart. Meet the faces that are running our Psychiatric Clinic, and schedule an appointment today.

JACKI GERVAIS PMHNP-CARN, DNP

Psychiatric Clinician

Jacki Gervais PMHNP, CARN-AP, APRN,  is a Certified Addiction and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience working with individuals who have various psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. 

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On her personal time Jacki enjoys cooking, playing with her dog and watching documentaries. She often enjoys traveling around the US, and visiting with friends. 

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

Stacie Olson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Stacie Olson DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC is an adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) with her Master of Science and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree in 2010.  She graduated in 2014 from Duquesne University with her doctorate in nursing practice (DNP).

She has experience in working with individuals with anxiety disorders, major depression, bipolar, ADHD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. She also currently holds a faculty position at Frontier Nursing University working with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.    

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Stacie has interests in chemical dependency, suicide assessment, and working with graduate psychiatric NP students to advance the number of psychiatric NPs in rural areas.  She works for the NLN CNEA as an on-site nursing program accreditation evaluator. She has served on the local board for Sigma Theta Tau Eta Upsilon Chapter and the board for the North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association.   

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

Elizabeth Vidas, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Elizabeth Vidas, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 8 years experience in treating people with addiction, most of whom had other mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, with a focus on women-identifying individuals. 

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She provides individual-centered treatment plans blend psychiatric medications with holistic interventions such as movement, adding foods (no diets), therapy recommendations, or mindfulness-based techniques. Elizabeth uses interventions that are science-based and supported by evidence.

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In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys hiking, running, crocheting, and board games."

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 

Lance Briggs, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Lance grew up near Salem, Oregon, but completed his Master’s Degree in Nursing at the University of North Dakota. He worked in Houston, TX for a couple of years as a RN Psychiatric Supervisor, before returning to the Northwest. He enjoys skiing, playing guitar and watching movies (Marvel / DC).

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Lance finds special interest in addiction behaviors, mood and psychotic disorders. He has a broad range of experience working with a diverse patient population. Recently, Lance has begun implementing some Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) methods, and is leading a DBT group on Wednesday nights (call for more info).

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Administrative Assistant

ASHLEY ERICKSON

Ashley has experience working with both children and adolescents with psychiatric illness and addictions. Ashley has been an instrumental part of ensuring our office runs smoothly, that clients get seen in a timely manner, and offering administrative support to all professional staff. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, serving as youth leader at her church, and is involved in a number of other community activities.