PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER - Board Certified

Faune is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who specializes in Psychiatry and is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Previously, she served as a Psychiatric Nurse on the Behavioral Health Unit at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and brings both clinical wisdom and a deeply human touch to her work with people of all ages.

Faune believes healing is most powerful when it is chosen, not imposed. We all heal best when we have the freedom to choose. Whether it is therapy, life-style changes, or medication, Faune practices psychiatry with an integrated, whole-person approach. She believes you deserve clear, compassionate options that reflect what matters most to you. Your path forward will always be built with you, not for you.

With a deep passion for supporting those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of narcissistic abuse, Faune brings a warm, relational approach. She brings a strong knowledge base in the gut-brain connection and its role in the neurodevelopmental landscape of conditions like ADHD and autism. She stays current with emerging research on the interplay between microbiome health, inflammation, nutrition, and neurological function. For families interested in a more holistic path, Faune helps clients explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted support may work in combination with - or, in place of traditional treatments - balanced approaches that support the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Faune states, “This is your journey, your body, and your story - your voice matters most. I don’t make decisions for my clients; I walk alongside them, offering guidance, choices, and support every step of the way.”

When she is not in session, you’ll find Faune walking country roads with her two Border Collies Hank and Heidi, getting lost in captivating turn-of-the-century Harold Bell Wright novels, and watching Pride & Prejudice and Man from Snowy River for the umpteenth time. She is the mother of six grown children who continue to stretch her heart, shape her faith, and make life beautifully full. Faune is based in Aberdeen, SD and is licensed in South Dakota. She is currently offering in-office and telehealth counseling services.