Mary Spraktes MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Provider
Background / Credentials
Mary earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Idaho State University and later completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of Cincinnati. She specializes in treating patients with mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and dual diagnosis treatment (DOT), while also maintaining experience in family practice medicine. Mary has been practicing in mental health for over 10 years and is also available to provide telehealth services for eligible patients.
Outside of work, Mary enjoys driving RC boats and rock crawlers, spending time with family and friends, ATV riding, swimming, camping, fly fishing, and caring for her three dogs, Mimi, OP, and Wile E. Coyote. Her favorite self-care activities include hiking in the mountains, getting quality sleep, and taking care of her body through healthy nutrition and wellness habits.
Mary was inspired to work in mental health through her experiences working in the Behavioral Health Unit and later as a Nurse Practitioner in family medicine. She found herself naturally gravitating toward mental health patients and recognized the importance of compassionate psychiatric care. This passion led her to return to school and specialize in psychiatric mental health.
What Mary enjoys most about helping her patients is hearing them say, “I can’t believe I went this long without help.” She is passionate about being part of her patients’ mental wellness journey and finds fulfillment in seeing them begin to enjoy life again. Mary values building genuine relationships with her patients, learning about them personally, and creating a supportive and trusting connection. She shares, “It really is a privilege to work with this population, and I love it.”
A fun fact about Mary is that while she grew up on her father’s ranch, she raised Bum-Lambs throughout her entire childhood. Mary’s father would always tell her she had a real knack for it. “Bum-lambs are very fragile and can be difficult to keep alive”. -Mary Spraktes