Functional & Integrative Psychiatry
Northern Lights Mental Health & Wellness is a Christian-based functional and integrative psychiatry practice in Bigfork, MT. We provide personalized mental health care, combining evidence-based treatments with a holistic approach. Serving clients locally and virtually across Montana, Washington, Idaho, California, and Utah, we help individuals achieve lasting mental wellness through compassionate, faith-informed care.
Our Purpose
At Northern Lights Mental Health & Wellness, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive psychiatric care. Our holistic approach ensures effective treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, helping them achieve emotional wellness.
We resigned mental health care blending the best of modern psychiatry with a root cause, whole person approach. Our goal is to empower individuals to reclaim their mental wellness through personalized, evidenced based care that honors the intricate connection between mind, body and soul. We specialize in functional and integrative psychiatry which means we go beyond symptom management to uncover the underlying imbalances contributing to mental health concerns.
Our Provider
Lauren Coley, PMHNP-BC
Lauren Coley is a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner who received her Bachelors of Science degree from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, Ca. During her time as an RN, she excelled in pediatrics, med/surg, urgent care, ER, outpatient clinics and behavioral health centers. She continued on with her education and received her Master’s of Science/PMHNP from Frontier Nursing University in Lexington, KY. Lauren has a wide range of experience in treating all mental health conditions in children, adolescents, and adults in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. She takes pride in specializing in psychiatric treatment of ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and personality disorders. Lauren has worked all over rural Montana and understands the individual and cultural needs of Montana’s various demographic populations.
My own journey through anxiety and misdiagnosis showed me that healing does not come from a prescription pad. It comes from understanding the whole person. In practice, I have felt like there is something missing in the traditional western medicine approach to mental health. Patient after patient only seeing minimal improvements with pharmaceuticals. I kept searching for answers or reasoning to help my patients. This is when I came across the work of leading functional medicine psychiatrist, Dr James Greenblatt. I attended the Psychiatry Redefined Functional Psychiatry Fellowship and spent over a year absorbing insights in neuroscience and root cause care. I’ve shifted my practice to a functional and integrative psychiatry approach with emphasis on incorporating Christianity, caring for the mind, body and spirit.
Our Treatment Process
Complimentary Strategy Call (30 Minutes)
Brief but intentional call designed to get to know you and explore whether our holistic approach aligns with your needs and goals.
We will explore what you are looking for, answer questions and ensure we’re the right fit before moving forward with care.
Initial Evaluation (60-120 minutes)
This is a deep dive into your symptoms, history, lifestyle and faith so we can truly understand what is going on beneath the surface.
Once we have a full picture of your mental and physical health, we may recommend target lab testing to help identify what imbalances could be contributing to how you feel.
At this visit, you will get a personalized mental health plan designed to support your mind, body and long term healing.
Investment: $500
Precision Testing & Personalized Regimen
Finally, answers that makes sense and a plan that supports healing. If you’ve felt dismissed, over medicated, or stuck in a cycle of trial and error, this is where things begin to shift.
We use advanced functioned labs and genetic testing to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface, nutrient depletions, inflammation, detoxification blocks, neurotransmitter imbalances and more. These hidden patterns often explain why symptoms persist, even when labs look “normal." Instead of guessing, we build precise, personalized wellness plan rooted in your biology.
This may include:
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Medical grade supplements tailored for your needs
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Nutrition and lifestyle shifts that support real change
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Nervous system regulation tools like breath work, movement, light therapy and more.
This is not a one sized fits all protocol. It’s a guided path to clarity, calm and lasting relief, starting with your body’s own data. Recommended supplements fulfilled through Fullscript with a 20% client discount
Follow Up Session (30-60 Minutes)
In the first few months, we typically meet every 2-3 weeks to build momentum and fine tune your care plan. After that, sessions are spaced out to every 1-3 months depending on your progress and preferences.
These visits are designed to check in on your symptoms, track what’s improving, and adjust your treatment plan as needed. This could mean refining supplements, reviewing labs, supporting your nervous system with new tools or altering pharmaceutical deprescribing.
If a shorter check in is what you’re looking for, we offer a 15 minute quick check in for brief support between standard sessions, perfect for a few focused questions or updates that just can’t wait.
Investment:
15 minute quick check in: $100
Follow up Session: $250
Because our focus is on giving you the time, attention and personalized care you deserve, we are unable to accept insurance. We do accept FSA, HSA cards.
Our Services and Specialty Areas
Medication Management & safe Discontinuation
While medication may be helpful in some situations, our goal is to minimize reliance on it through holistic, evidence-based care. If you’re ready to taper off medication, we provide careful guidance and monitoring so the process is safe, gradual, and supportive for your body and mind.
Genetic Testing & Functional Medicine Labs
Your genetics, nutrient pathways, inflammation levels, detox capacity, hormone regulation, and stress response all influence mental health. Through genetic testing and functional medicine labs, we uncover the biological factors affecting how you feel, allowing us to create a personalized, science-based treatment plan.
Depression & Emotional Numbness Support
If you feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or like you’re “not yourself anymore,” we help uncover the underlying causes. Factors like inflammation, neurotransmitter imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, trauma, or hormonal shifts can all contribute to depression and emotional disconnection.
Anxiety and Panic
Support
Our root-cause approach to anxiety and panic helps uncover why symptoms are happening. Mineral imbalances, chronic stress, trauma history, nutrient deficiencies, gut-brain dysfunction, and genetics may all play a role. Understanding the cause allows us to create a clear plan so you can feel calm and in control again.
Insomnia and Sleep Restoration
Sleep challenges like insomnia, early waking, light sleep, or non-restorative sleep often have deeper biological causes. We explore factors such as cortisol imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, circadian rhythm disruption, trauma, anxiety, or hormonal changes to help your body return to its natural sleep rhythm.
ADHD Testing and
Support
We look beyond ADHD symptoms to understand the underlying causes of focus challenges, overwhelm, and executive dysfunction. Genetics, nervous system dysregulation, nutrient or hormone imbalances, and chronic stress may contribute. With the right insights and support, you can feel calmer, clearer, and more capable.
Autism Assessment and Support
Our approach to autism support focuses on understanding strengths while helping individuals navigate a neurotypical world. We shift the perspective from viewing autism as a limitation to recognizing unique abilities, providing personalized guidance that supports confidence, communication, and everyday functioning.
Trauma-Focused
Patient Care
Trauma-informed care means understanding your full story. By exploring your life experiences and psychosocial history, we gain insight into how past events shaped your coping patterns and emotional responses, helping create a personalized path toward healing, resilience, and long-term mental wellness.
Crisis Line + Urgent Support
Please note that we do not offer crisis or after hours services.
For urgent support:
*Call/text 988
*Dial 911 for emergencies
*Present to the nearest emergency room for stabilization
Safety is a top priority and we encourage patients to establish safety plans and support systems as part of their care.