Behavioral Health

Providers

 

Heather Wilson, PMHNP-BC

Heather graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences with a Registered Nurses degree. She got her master's degree from Maryville University and is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Behavioral health services are offered to all ages. Heather utilizes the nurses  theory, evidence-based research, and clinical knowledge from experience when meeting with patients. She focuses on health promotion and disease prevention. 

 

Christie Burnell, PMHNP-BC

Christie attended Iowa State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She then began her nursing career as a Bachelor prepared Registered Nurse at TDCJ after attending the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston. In 2021 she obtained a Masters degree in nursing from Walden University as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in many rural hospitals in the area throughout her career such as, Mary Greeley Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Medical Center and Greene County Medical Center. 

Christie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Christie offers behavioral health services to all ages.

Meet Christie Burnell

 

Bonnie Riphagen, LMSW

Bonnie graduated from Iowa State University with a Child and Family Services degree. She got her licensed master's degree from University of Iowa in social work (LMSW). 

 

Schedule & Appointments:

These providers can be seen Monday-Friday in the Greene County Family Medicine Clinic.  Appointments can be made by calling 515-386-0500.

Heather and Christies' Services:

Counseling 
Diagnosis
Evaluation/assessment
Plan of care/treatment development
Collaboration with health care team
Medication management

Bonnie's Services:

Counseling 
Diagnosis
Evaluation/assessment
Plan of care/treatment development
Collaboration with health care team

Common Reasons to See a Behavioral Health provider (Heather or Christie) or a Mental Health Therapist (Bonnie)

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism spectrum
• Behavior difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Family problems
• Grief
• Mental health evaluation
• Personality disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship problems
• Schizophrenia
• Stress
• Substance abuse