Meet the doctor
Dr. Bradfute is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. With over 35 years of experience as a registered nurse, Dr. Bradfute has had the honor of being present at thousands of births. Known for her calm, effective, and reassuring presence , she brings a warm serenity to the care of those experiencing mental health challenges.
Dr. Bradfute cares for people suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, overwhelm. You do not need to know your diagnosis before being seen.
Dr. Bradfute specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, assisting women before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as during perimenopause and difficult Menstrual periods. She welcomes people who are trying to conceive, people who have lost babies at any stage and people needing tfmr. All of these transitions can lead to worsening of mental health or new symptoms. She is dedicated to providing person-centered, holistic care, creating a comfortable, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment for women and individuals with female hormones, regardless of how they identify.
She is committed to learning about different cultures in an attitude of humility. She practices trauma-informed care. She speaks good Spanish.
Education
MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Frontier Nursing University.
Nursing Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
BA in Latin American Studies from Carleton College, Northfield, MN.
Dr. Bradfute has completed several specialized trainings, including lactation consultant (IBCLC) and earning a Perinatal Mental Health Certification from Postpartum Support International.