Dr. Elizabeth Francis
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Integrative psychiatry including guidance for a ketogenic diet for those who want to and qualify, deprescribing medications when needed, including hyperbolic tapers
About Dr. Francis
Education & Experience
Duke University DNP & PMHNP Graduate
Board Certified PMHNP-BC
APNA Kansas Board Member
Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Duke Graduate Program Adjunct Professor
Inpatient Rehab Facility Provider
Certified by Dr. Georgia Ede (Harvard-Trained Psychiatrist)
I graduated with my Masters in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialty and Doctorate in Nursing (DNP) degrees from Duke University, ranked the best graduate nursing program in the country for the last 5 years. I provide evidence-based care to help people achieve their goals through a holistic approach that considers each person's unique needs.
I'm passionate about integrating psychotherapy into medication management appointments, policy improvement in healthcare, and implementing innovative metabolic and nutritional interventions for mental health conditions. I provide an inclusive and welcoming space where you deserve my very best efforts.
While my main role is medication management, I incorporate psychotherapy into almost all appointments. Evidence reflects utilizing therapy alongside medication is often the best path toward healing and recovery.
Licensed In
Arizona & Iowa
Service Model
Telehealth Only
Areas of Expertise
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
OCD
Trauma & PTSD
Eating Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Schizophrenia
Services
Comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals and families across the lifespan (ages 5-75)
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
Evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and integrated psychotherapy.
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Medication Management
Thoughtful prescribing with regular monitoring and adjustment. Including deprescribing support and hyperbolic tapers when appropriate for safe medication reduction.
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Integrated Psychotherapy
Combining evidence-based therapies (CBT, trauma-focused, motivational interviewing) with medication management for comprehensive care.
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Holistic & Inclusive Approach
LGBTQ+ affirming care with attention to the whole person - considering lifestyle, nutrition, and metabolic health alongside traditional psychiatric treatment.
Pricing
Initial Consultation
60-90 minutes
$250
Follow-Up Appointments
20-30 minutes
$150
* Insurance not accepted. Rates are competitive with many out-of-pocket providers and similar to insurance copays, especially with high deductible plans.
Metabolic Psychiatry & Ketogenic Programs
Your Brain Deserves the Best Fuel
Guided by a board-certified PMHNP
Tailored meal plans and progress monitoring
Whole-person, sustainable approach
Research shows ketogenic nutrition can positively impact mood, cognition, and overall well-being. Now offered as part of holistic mental health care at Beruna Momentum Psychiatry.
The Science Behind Keto and Mental Health
Improving brain energy metabolism
Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress
Balancing GABA and glutamate
At Beruna Momentum Psychiatry, we're committed to whole-person, evidence-based care. Recent research — including groundbreaking work by Dr. Chris Palmer of Harvard Medical School — suggests that mental health conditions may have metabolic roots.
Dr. Palmer's Brain Energy theory proposes that disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia involve metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction in brain cells. The ketogenic diet, originally developed for epilepsy, may help by:
Supporting neuroplasticity and mood stability
Certified by Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, I integrate nutrition, psychotherapy, and medication management to support both mental and metabolic health.
Clinical Evidence
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Neurodegenerative conditions (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
Originally used for epilepsy, the ketogenic diet's mood-stabilizing and neuroprotective effects are now being studied for:
Anxiety disorders
Major depression
Available Programs
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