Everything you need to get started

No referral is required. You can schedule directly through scheduling links or by calling the office.

Hesper is licensed and actively practicing in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of your telehealth appointment.

Yes. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with full practice authority, Hesper can diagnose, prescribe, and manage psychiatric medications independently.

Appointments are primarily focused on psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with supportive counseling woven in. For ongoing psychotherapy, a referral to a licensed therapist is often recommended as part of a collaborative care plan.

Hesper provides care across the full lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Specific conditions and age ranges are detailed on the Services page.

Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid a late cancellation fee. You can manage appointments directly through the Headway patient portal.

Research consistently shows that telehealth psychiatric care produces outcomes comparable to in-person treatment for most conditions. Many patients find the convenience and comfort of attending from home actually improves their engagement and consistency.

If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911. Hesper Nowatzki Health is not an emergency or crisis service.