Laurie Lambert, NP

Laurie Lambert is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, individualized, and evidence-informed psychiatric care. Warm, curious, and approachable, Laurie believes meaningful mental health care begins with truly listening to the person behind the symptoms. She strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being honest about their experiences and actively involved in decisions about their care.

Laurie brings an extensive nursing background to her role as a psychiatric provider, with experience spanning psychiatric care, utilization review, case management, and hospice care. These experiences have shaped her understanding of the many ways physical health, emotional well-being, family, environment, and life circumstances can intersect. They have also reinforced her belief that effective care should be individualized rather than approached as one-size-fits-all.

Laurie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Throughout her education and clinical career, she has remained committed to approaching each person with curiosity and respect, recognizing that every individual's experiences, circumstances, values, and goals are different.

Growing up in a close-knit Haitian family on Long Island, New York, Laurie was surrounded by both a strong sense of family and community and a connection to healthcare through relatives who worked as physicians and nurses. She also became aware of the stigma and misconceptions that can sometimes surround mental health and prevent people from seeking or fully engaging in care. That contrast helped shape her interest in psychiatry and her desire to make mental health care feel more approachable, compassionate, and understood.

Humility is an important part of Laurie's approach to clinical practice. For her, humility means remaining curious, continuing to learn, and recognizing the value of collaboration. She believes strong psychiatric care combines clinical knowledge with careful listening, thoughtful decision-making, and a willingness to consider each client's perspective. She brings that same openness to her relationships with clients, encouraging questions and creating space for shared decision-making throughout treatment. Ultimately, Laurie wants clients to leave their interactions feeling that they were genuinely heard and that progress is possible. She understands that mental health challenges can sometimes make change feel distant or overwhelming. Her goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, identify realistic steps forward, and build a treatment plan that feels both meaningful and achievable.

Outside of work, Laurie believes movement can be its own form of therapy. She enjoys spending time outdoors, whether hiking, relaxing on the beach, or swimming. She also loves reading and finds joy in cooking delicious meals for family and friends.