Evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.
OUR PURPOSE
Compassionate care for real life.
Lumen Health & Wellness was created to provide accessible, compassionate, and high-quality psychiatric care in a welcoming, professional environment. We are committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan through personalized treatment, education, and collaborative decision-making.
OUR MISSION
To provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that empowers individuals to improve their mental health through personalized treatment, education and collaborative decision-making.
OUR VISION
To become one of Eastern Iowa's most trusted outpatient psychiatric practices, delivering accessible, high-quality care in an environment that promotes hope, healing and long-term wellness.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Emily Jacobsen, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Emily is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience caring for patients across the lifespan. She founded Lumen Health & Wellness with a mission to make high-quality psychiatric care more accessible, personal, and compassionate.
In her practice, Emily prioritizes building meaningful relationships with her patients through open communication, trust, and understanding. She takes the time to listen, explain treatment options, and collaborate with patients and families to create individualized care plans. Her approach combines evidence-based treatment with a genuine belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
Outside of her practice, Emily enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and staying active. As both a healthcare provider and a mom, she understands that life can be busy, challenging, and unpredictable. She values finding joy in life's little moments, embracing personal growth, and giving ourselves grace along the way.
Emily believes that mental health is an essential part of overall wellness. Her hope is that Lumen Health & Wellness provides a welcoming, supportive environment where every individual feels understood, valued, and encouraged to become the best version of themselves.
CERTIFICATION
Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
EDUCATION
Postgraduate Certificate, PMHNP
Allen College · 2022
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Allen College · 2014
LICENSURE
Advanced Registured Nurse Practicioner (ARNP), Iowa
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Pediatric Primary Care NP
University of Iowa · 2020
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Luther College · 2013
MEET LAUREN
Lauren Pothitakis, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Lauren is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Iowa. With a background in pediatric nursing and a special interest in supporting children, adolescents and families, she is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. At Lumen Health & Wellness, Lauren takes a collaborative, whole-person approach, combining evidence-based treatments with a focus on each patient's unique needs, experiences and overall well-being.
CERTIFICATION
Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
LICENSURE
Advanced Registured Nurse Practicioner (ARNP), Iowa
EDUCATION
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center
LICENSURE
Advanced Registured Nurse Practicioner (ARNP), Iowa
CERTIFICATION
Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
EDUCATION
University of Iowa · 2026
EDUCATION
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center
CERTIFICATION
Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
EDUCATION
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
Advanced Registured Nurse Practicioner (ARNP), Iowa
LICENSURE
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
University of Iowa · 2026
Advanced Registured Nurse Practicioner (ARNP), Iowa
OUR APPROACH
What you can expect from us.
Time to be heard
Appointments are unhurried, so there's room for your questions, your context and your story.
Evidence-based prescribing
Recommendations follow current clinical research and guidelines, with clear explanations of why.
Shared decisions
You're part of every choice. We'll review options together and respect your preferences and values.
Coordinated care
With your permission, we stay in touch with your therapist and primary care provider so your care team moves together.
A restorative space
Our office is designed to feel calm and welcoming — closer to a living room than a waiting room.
Easy communication
Secure portal messaging, online scheduling and refill requests keep things simple between visits.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Let's take the first step together.
Your mental health matters. We're here to provide compassionate, expert care and support.