MA, MSM, PMHNP-BC (SHE/HER)

Summer Hiett

Summer Hiett is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care within a compassionate and collaborative environment. With more than a decade of experience across maternal-child health, community and public health nursing, education, and psychiatric care, she understands that mental health is shaped by many interconnected parts of a person’s life.

Summer provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, OCD, substance use, sleep concerns, and other psychiatric conditions. She has a particular interest in perinatal and postpartum mental health and supports clients making complex decisions about psychiatric medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

As a Certified Lactation Counselor and Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, Summer brings an integrated understanding of mental health, reproductive wellness, attachment, and family life. Her goal is to help every client feel informed, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.

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About quick hello from Summer

My path into psychiatric care began in maternal-child, community, and public health nursing. Over the years, I have supported individuals and families in hospitals, homes, classrooms, and community settings. Some of my most meaningful experiences involved working with first-time mothers as they navigated pregnancy, early parenthood, health concerns, and major changes in their lives.

These experiences taught me that mental health care works best when people feel genuinely heard, informed, and respected. Medication may be one part of treatment, but it should never feel like something being done to you. I want our work to feel collaborative, with space to talk openly about your experiences, concerns, values, and hopes for care.

My background in psychiatric nursing, education, lactation counseling, and parenting support allows me to consider the many parts of life that can influence emotional wellbeing. I approach each person with curiosity and compassion and work to create a space where questions are welcomed and decisions are made together.

Available on Fridays for in-person appointments at the Mindful Springs Main Office or virtually for clients throughout Colorado.

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Certified Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, 2022

Certified Lactation Counselor, 2021–2027

CPR-BLS Certified, through 2027

Mental Health First Aid, 2020

Certified Secondary Education Teacher in Science, Health, and Dance, Texas

Master of Science in Nursing, Johns Hopkins University

Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health, University of Colorado

Master of Arts in Teaching

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology

English

More About Summer

Summer is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with more than a decade of experience spanning maternal-child health, community and public health nursing, clinical instruction, and psychiatric care.

Before becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Summer worked in bedside nursing, education, and home-visiting programmes supporting first-time mothers. These experiences shaped her interest in perinatal and postpartum mental health, attachment, parenting, and the relationship between psychiatric treatment and reproductive wellness.

She is the owner of Summer Springs Psychiatry, LLC and provides care through Mindful Springs Counseling in Colorado Springs.

How I can support you

I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management tailored to your needs, goals, and stage of life. Together, we can explore your symptoms, treatment options, previous experiences with medication, and any concerns you may have.

I develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans with careful attention to safety, including psychiatric prescribing during pregnancy and breastfeeding. When appropriate, I collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, obstetric providers, and other members of your care team to support coordinated, whole-person care.

Throughout our work, I will provide clear information, answer questions, and support you in making informed decisions about your treatment.

My Approach

My approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, compassion, safety, and partnership. I integrate psychotherapy-informed strategies, including supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and trauma-informed care, into medication management appointments.

My background in lactation counseling and perinatal health allows me to support clients navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric medication, pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting, and reproductive wellness.

I believe healing happens through relationships where people feel heard and respected. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly, understand your options, and take an active role in your care.

Therapeutic Modalities

Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, medication management and prescribing, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, supportive psychotherapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, brief solution-focused therapy, Circle of Security Parenting facilitation, and lactation counseling.

Client Focus

Women across the reproductive lifespan, particularly those navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, or major life transitions. Summer also works with adolescents, adults, and older adults across a broad range of psychiatric needs.

Clinical Specialties

Perinatal and postpartum mental health, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, ADHD, OCD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, sleep-wake disorders, and lactation support, including breastfeeding counseling and medication safety during breastfeeding.