We are proud to announce the opening of our newest location in St. George, Utah, on April 27. The clinic will be led by Dr. Janel Hillstrom, DNP, FNP-C, a well-established provider in the community and former owner of Comprehensive Family Mental Healthcare. This transition allows Janel’s patients to continue receiving care from a trusted […]
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When people begin their mental health journey, one of the most common questions is: Where do I start? At LÉVO, that starting point often includes meeting with one of our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for a comprehensive assessment and, when appropriate, medication management. But there’s another important piece of care happening in every
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When a medication works well, it can feel like the clouds finally part. When it doesn’t, the process can feel exhausting. Side effects show up quickly. Symptoms don’t improve. You’re left wondering whether you should keep going, switch medications, adjust the dose, or try a completely different approach. At LÉVO, that uncertainty is something we
What Is Genomic Testing and How Can It Improve Your Treatment Plan? Read More »
At LÉVO mental health care, the belief is simple: collaborative conversations lead to better outcomes in mental health. This special edition of Lift and Make Lighter brings that belief to life with a candid roundtable between Dr. Austin Heaps and Jake Holbrook, alongside the host who frames the conversation and invites a deeper look at
Men’s Mental Health, Purpose, and the Courage to Let Go Read More »
“Men’s HRT” is being talked about everywhere right now, often in the same breath as fatigue, low motivation, low mood, brain fog, and stress. That overlap is real, but it also creates confusion. Testosterone therapy can be appropriate for some men, and it can be a poor fit for others. The difference is usually evaluation,
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Hormones and mental health are closely connected, and that connection can show up in everyday ways: A sudden spike in anxiety, a stretch of low mood that seems to follow a calendar pattern, irritability that surprises you, or sleep that falls apart at the same time each month. When you’re getting ready to start hormone
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When a teen’s relationship with food shifts, it rarely starts with a single obvious moment. More often, it looks like small changes that are easy to explain away: A new “healthy eating” phase, skipping breakfast because school starts early, sudden pickiness, a stronger interest in workouts, or more time spent comparing bodies online. Parents and
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Hormones can affect mental health. That’s not a trendy take, it’s a practical reality that shows up in real life: You’re sleeping fine until you aren’t. Your patience shrinks. Anxiety spikes out of nowhere. Motivation drops. You feel emotionally reactive, then emotionally flat. And the hardest part is often this: It can feel unpredictable. Hormones
Can Hormones Affect Your Mental Health? (Spoiler: Yes) Read More »
Adult ADHD often gets missed for years because it rarely looks like the stereotype. Many adults assume ADHD would have been “caught” in school, or that it only shows up as obvious hyperactivity. In reality, ADHD can show up as chronic overwhelm, inconsistent performance, trouble starting tasks, emotional reactivity, and years of working twice as
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