ABOUT

Dr. Allyce K. Jones
DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CNE, MSCP, PMH-C

Dr. Allyce Jones is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry. She is passionate about supporting women across the reproductive lifespan, including preconception, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, and menopause. She treats conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and insomnia, with a particular interest in how reproductive transitions and hormonal changes can influence mental health.

Dr. Jones completed advanced fellowship training in Women’s Mental Health at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University and holds specialized certifications in perinatal mental health and menopause care. She takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to treatment and enjoys helping patients understand their options and make decisions that align with their individual needs, goals, and values.

In addition to medication management, Dr. Jones incorporates psychotherapy and other evidence-based treatments into care when appropriate. Her clinical interests include complex psychopharmacology, ADHD in women, PMDD and hormonally influenced mood symptoms, perinatal mental health, reproductive loss and TFMR, and mental health during perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Joni Lybbert
DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, PMH-C

Dr. Joni Lybbert is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned her degree from the University of Utah. She is passionate about caring for women through every stage of the reproductive journey, including preconception, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She treats conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder, taking a collaborative, evidence-based approach to medication management during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She believes mothers deserve the same thoughtful care they give to their children and enjoys helping women prioritize their own mental health throughout every stage of life.

Dr. Lybbert provides both medication management and psychotherapy, allowing her to offer integrated care tailored to each patient’s needs. She values partnering with patients to develop treatment plans that align with their goals and values. While she specializes in women’s mental health, her therapy practice focuses on anxiety and OCD, and she has completed advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.

PMDD & Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)

Hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle can affect mood, anxiety, energy, concentration, and other mental health symptoms. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) involves significant emotional and behavioral symptoms that occur during the premenstrual phase and improve after menstruation begins. Premenstrual exacerbation (PME) occurs when an existing condition—such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or bipolar disorder—worsens before or during menstruation.

We can help identify patterns in your symptoms, distinguish PMDD from PME and other mental health conditions, and develop an individualized treatment plan.

Pregnancy and Mental Health

Pregnancy can bring new mental health concerns or cause existing symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other conditions to change or worsen. Mental health symptoms that continue after delivery often begin during pregnancy, making early recognition and treatment important.

We recognize that decisions about medication during pregnancy are personal and can feel complicated. We provide individualized, evidence-based information about the potential benefits and risks of treatment, the risks of untreated mental health conditions, and what is known about medication use during pregnancy. Together, we develop a treatment plan that considers your symptoms, history, pregnancy, and personal preferences.

Postpartum Mental Health/Lactation

The postpartum period can bring significant changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, attention, and emotional well-being. Postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health concerns can emerge or worsen during this time. We provide individualized treatment based on your symptoms, history, and goals, including thoughtful medication management during breastfeeding and lactation.

We recognize that feeding decisions are personal. When medications are considered, we discuss the available evidence, potential benefits and risks, and what is known about medication exposure during breastfeeding so you can make an informed decision that feels right for you and your baby.

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency and requires immediate evaluation.

Infertility

Infertility and fertility treatment can take a significant emotional toll, contributing to anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and uncertainty. Hormonal medications, treatment cycles, pregnancy attempts, and repeated setbacks can also affect mood and make it difficult to understand what is contributing to changes in mental health. We provide support throughout infertility and fertility treatment, including IVF, and can help navigate mental health symptoms, medication decisions, and the emotional impact of treatment.

Pregnancy Loss & TFMR

Pregnancy loss—including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and termination for medical reasons (TFMR)—can have a significant emotional impact. Grief, anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and feelings of isolation can occur, and relationships may also be affected. We provide compassionate, individualized support following pregnancy loss and can help you understand what you are experiencing, determine whether additional treatment may be helpful, and find a path forward.

Perimenopause

Depression, anxiety, sleep changes, brain fog, and other mental health symptoms can emerge or worsen during perimenopause and menopause. Women with a history of depression or mood symptoms related to reproductive transitions, such as PMDD or postpartum depression, may be especially vulnerable. We help women understand how hormonal changes, physical symptoms, sleep, and life transitions may be affecting their mental health and develop an individualized treatment plan.

Treatment is individualized to you. We work collaboratively to develop an evidence-based treatment plan that considers your symptoms, history, preferences, and goals. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

Medication

Medication can be an important part of treatment for many mental health conditions. We take a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to medication management, considering your symptoms, medical and reproductive history, treatment goals, and personal preferences.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy can be used alone or alongside medication and is tailored to your symptoms, experiences, and treatment goals. Depending on your needs, treatment may incorporate CBT, ACT, IPT, ERP for OCD and anxiety, EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, and other evidence-based approaches.

Bright Light Therapy

Bright light therapy is a non-medication treatment that may be helpful for certain types of depression and sleep concerns. Treatment typically involves exposure to a specialized light for a specific amount of time, usually in the morning, on a regular schedule.

Wellness

Mental health is connected to overall well-being. We consider the eight dimensions of wellness—emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual—to identify areas that may support your mental health and treatment goals.

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

Mindful Self-Compassion combines mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help reduce self-criticism, respond to difficult emotions with greater kindness, and develop a more supportive relationship with yourself.

Mindfulness & Meditation

Helps you develop greater awareness of the present moment while learning to observe thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations with less judgment and reactivity.

DBT Skills

Provides practical skills to help regulate emotions, tolerate distress, navigate challenging situations, and build healthier relationships.

Bibliotherapy

Uses carefully selected books and other readings to help you better understand your mental health, gain new perspectives, and process challenging experiences or life transitions.

Psychoeducation

Provides clear, practical information about your mental health, including symptoms, contributing factors, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms—helping you feel more informed and confident in your care.