Taking the first step towards better health is not always an easy decision. We often know we need a change long before reaching out. I understand the hesitation and difficulty navigating the mental health system and all the barriers that there are to treatment. I opened Thistle + Finch Wellness in Dec 2025 to provide an easier option to care.

As a registered nurse, I began my career in Richmond, VA in an acute care 12-bed psychiatric ICU in 2011. It was there I learned about trauma-informed care and later assisted with implementing this approach as a clinical coordinator. After becoming Assistant Director of Nursing in that same hospital, I quickly learned that I was not meant to work as an administrator and returned to advance my education. In 2018 I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Master of Science in Nursing and became board certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

I have worked in behavioral health units, emergency departments, group homes, and for several highly regarded private practice groups in the Richmond area. Today I am proud to work independently, which gives me the ability to dedicate time to getting to know you and not just your symptoms. I bring a collaborative approach to the table and value you as a team member in your health journey.

Let’s see what we can do for your health today.

Lindsay Hawkins, MSN, PMHNP-BC