Hi, I’m Desiree Thompson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-bc.

Welcome to North Coast Wellness, where we provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services via telehealth. I am Desiree, a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience, including several years in mental health.

I embarked on my journey as a psychiatric nurse practitioner last year, bringing a wealth of expertise in psychiatric nursing, case management, and nursing leadership. I earned my PMHNP degree from Wilkes University and am board-certified by the ANCC. Although North Coast Wellness is a solo Nurse Practitioner practice, I collaborate with a psychiatrist as required by the State of Michigan.

I am deeply passionate about delivering care through an intersectional, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA-friendly lens. Substance use disorders are also of significant importance to me, as they have personally impacted my family. My lived experiences have instilled in me a profound empathy for individuals and families grappling with substance use disorders.

Although we currently do not offer treatment for addiction due to FDA restrictions requiring in-person visits, I am hopeful to provide this service in the future when North Coast Wellness establishes a brick-and-mortar location.

Thank you for considering North Coast Wellness for your mental health needs.

My Approach

Welcome to North Coast Wellness

After experiencing the profound loss of my father due to undiagnosed and untreated mental illness, I realized my calling was to bridge my passion for medicine with the field of psychiatric and mental health care. This journey led me to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and I am thrilled that you have discovered North Coast Wellness.

At North Coast Wellness, I believe in being transparent about my values so that clients can determine if my approach aligns with their needs. The foundation of North Coast Wellness is built on the principle of the inherent worth of all individuals, irrespective of geography, education, class, race, gender, sexuality, disability, housing status, addiction, or experiences with incarceration. I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to education, comprehensive healthcare (both medical and mental health), housing, nutritious food, and a life free from violence.

My dedication to my profession and my clients is paramount, second only to the love and commitment I have for my family. My husband and I have been happily married for 20 years, and together we are blessed with two adult daughters, a loyal German Shepherd, and a charming orange tabby cat. We reside in a quaint old farmhouse on five acres, and when I am not working or pursuing further education, you will likely find me indulging in reading, cooking, or simply relaxing.

Thank you for considering North Coast Wellness as a partner in your mental health journey.