Chin Up Mental Health and Wellness
Compassionate, comprehensive care for EVERY woman—combining medication management and supportive counseling, with a focus on perinatal and reproductive mental health.
Hi there! I’m Nora, a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and I’m so glad you found your way here. I provide a safe space for women coping with big life changes, emotional ups and downs, and everything in between, especially as it relates to your monthly cycle, pregnancy, infertility, or loss.
I’ve had the privilege of learning this way of caring for patients from my training at Gonzaga University where I received my Master of Science in Nursing. Prior to that, I received my nursing degree from Viterbo University in Wisconsin—my home state. Being from Wisconsin, you can expect me to bring that classic Midwest sense of warmth, kindness, and down-to-earth honesty into every session. You may even get an “ope” or two. What you’ll never get is a cold, clinical vibe—just real conversation, compassion, and care.
My approach is all about treating you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a checklist of symptoms. We’ll talk about what’s going on mentally, emotionally, physically, and even environmentally, because ALL of it matters when it comes to healing. Together, we’ll come up with a plan that works for you—whether that means therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a mix of all three.
Outside of work, I’m all about balance. I live for romanticizing the mundane things in life—like the perfect cup of coffee paired with a beautiful sunrise, or a dance around the kitchen with my partner. I dabble in artsy hobbies like painting, decorating, and creating designs on my Cricut for t-shirts I don’t need. You can also find me on the court playing volleyball or in the gym lifting weights and practicing “dead hangs” so I can eventually do a pull-up!
If you’re feeling emotionally wiped out, stuck in your head, anxious more often than not, or like no one really gets what you’re going through—I want you to know this: I hear you. You won’t have to explain yourself over and over or fight to be taken seriously. You deserve to feel supported, understood, and like yourself again. And I’m here to walk with you toward that kind of healing.
Meet Your Provider
Nora VanderPal, PMHNP
How It Works
Step 1: Reach out.
Send me an email to schedule an initial 15 minute phone call. This is your chance to share a little about what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
Step 2: Initial evaluation.
If you’d like to move forward, we’ll schedule a 90-minute initial evaluation. This appointment gives me the time to genuinely get to know you—your story, your strengths, and the challenges weighing on you right now.
This evaluation is a one-time cost of $300.
Step 3: Follow up.
After we map out what you need and how I can be of service, we will make a plan to meet together anywhere from every 2 weeks to every 2 months to check in, adjust, and keep moving forward at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable.
These appointments are $150.
Step 4: Your peace, your pace.
Together, we’ll build a plan that works for you.