The Team

Meet Your Providers

LC Psychiatry and Wellness was founded by two women with a shared vision: to offer a more thoughtful, patient-centered alternative to traditional psychiatric care.

We are a team of two board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) with a combined 25 years of experience who are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive mental health care for individuals of all ages.

Both of our practitioners earned graduate degrees from highly respected, top-ranked universities with rigorous, evidence-based training—not quick online programs. This strong educational foundation, combined with extensive hands-on clinical experience, ensures we deliver care that’s not only compassionate but also grounded in the highest professional standards.

Our approach goes beyond medication. We believe healing happens through connection, empathy, and integrative care that honors the whole person.

Chantel Rusz, MS, PMHNP-BC, APRN-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Chantel Rusz is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a passion for helping individuals of all ages. At LC Psychiatry, she offers comprehensive outpatient services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored for all ages including; children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Her expertise ensures that every client receives the compassionate care they deserve on their journey to mental wellness.

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Lauren N Gold, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lauren Nuñez Gold, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a bilingual, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in outpatient psychiatry, primary care, and pain management. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care to patients across the lifespan, with a focus on accessible, trauma-informed, and culturally competent treatment.

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“ Chantel has absolutely changed my life, my husband's life, my sister's life, and my niece's life!! She is the first specialist that actual listens and cares to everything you say and feel. She finds the best approach to better you! She figures out which is the best medications and supplements for you, she adjusts them as needed, she gives referrals to other specialists and recommends the best places to offer more help. "

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Have a question? Get in touch.

Our team is always happy to help answer all of your questions and typically responds within 24 business hours. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please contact 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 911.