Sophia Heimerl, BSN, RN

Education: BS in Conservation Biology, German, and Environmental Studies, UW-Madison; BSN, UW-Madison

Clinical experience: Two years at UPH – Meriter Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit; currently at OrchestraX, a community mental health organization, providing behavioral health and recovery services.

Scholarly interests: Intersection of physical and mental health; psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy; improving access to quality mental health care in rural communities; and mindfulness-based interventions.

Advanced practice goals: My advanced practice goals include utilizing holistic approaches to address both physical and mental health needs, and exploring innovative treatments like psychedelic-assisted therapy and mindfulness. I am also dedicated to improving and expanding access to mental health care in rural and underserved communities.