Our Care Team
About AxisPoint Psychiatry
Real care. Real conversations. A team that genuinely wants to see you thrive.
Our Philosophy
Mental healthcare should feel like a safe place, not a waiting room.
At AxisPoint Psychiatry, we believe the therapeutic relationship begins the moment you walk through the door — or log on to a video call. We've built our practice around one guiding idea: that you deserve care that is positive, empowering, and deeply personal.
We won't hand you a stack of pamphlets and send you on your way. We'll sit with you, ask the questions that matter, and make sure every decision about your care is one you fully understand and agree with.
Our approach blends clinical expertise with genuine human connection — because real progress happens when you feel heard and safe, not just medicated.
Laura Porter, PMHNP-BC
Laura Porter, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master's in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University. She completed her Post-Master's Certification for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Regis College.
Over 16+ years, she has worked in critical care and psychiatry alongside patients across the entire lifespan — from young children to geriatric adults — and has served as an advanced-level educator for fellow nurses. Her experience in fast-paced critical care settings gave her a profound appreciation for how deeply intertwined physical and mental health truly are.
The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced her commitment to mental wellness. Witnessing the invisible toll it took on patients and families led her to dedicate her practice entirely to psychiatric care — where she could offer the kind of sustained, thoughtful attention that truly makes a difference.
Laura believes in embracing each patient's individuality and celebrates diversity in every form. When she's not caring for patients, she's spending time with family, getting outside, watching movies, or caring for the animals she loves.
The AxisPoint Approach
Exploring
Every treatment path starts with a real conversation. We explore your full picture — history, lifestyle, goals — before recommending anything.
Educating
We explain diagnoses and treatment options in language you can actually use — no medical jargon, no confusion. Knowledge is the foundation of healing.
Finding
There's no one-size-fits-all in psychiatry. We find the approach that aligns with your specific needs, preferences, and daily life.
Celebrating
Progress is never overlooked. We recognize every step forward — because moving in the right direction, even slowly, is worth celebrating.
Care that uplifts, not overwhelms.
Mental health care has a reputation for being cold, clinical, and intimidating. We built AxisPoint Psychiatry to be the opposite of that. Here's what we commit to with every patient:
- Expertise with warmth — We bring passion and genuine care to every appointment.
- You are always heard — Every patient is listened to, understood, and valued.
- Hope through education — Understanding your condition is the first step toward overcoming it.
- Purposeful treatment plans — Every care decision is made with intention, never on autopilot.
- A positive experience — Mental healthcare should leave you feeling more capable, not more burdened.