Mandy Pollard MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Mandy (she/her pronouns) is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with patient interests across the lifespan. Prior to her work in psychiatry, Mandy worked as a pediatric nurse in the intensive care unit and has an interest in considering both patients and their families in her treatment plans. Mandy also has a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology and believes strongly in the mind-body connection and views medication management as gas in the tank with an emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to best formulate a plan with her patient’s involvement. She loves treating patients across the lifespan, but areas of interest include perinatal mental health, and she has completed multiple trainings through Postpartum Support International and attends weekly maternal mental health grand rounds! 

Mandy completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She also previously attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Bachelor’s in Science in Exercise Physiology.

Mandy is an advocate for healthcare equality and rights, first responder mental health efforts, and suicide prevention organizations. She is an avid reader, noting that her book recommendation as she joins our practice is The Midnight Library, and she can’t wait to hear what you’re reading these days. She enjoys travel, trying new recipes, and believes in the power of unplugging and connecting with nature. To schedule with Mandy, please contact our intake department at info@beginwithinchicago.com or 312-469-0486. Current medication management clients, please email at medmanagement@beginwithinchicago.com. For emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.