The Meaning Behind Hawthorn
The hawthorn tree has long symbolized protection, resilience, hope, and renewal. All qualities that closely reflect the work of healing and growth. In many traditions, hawthorn represents the transition through difficult seasons into new beginnings, offering both strength and gentleness at the same time.
Hawthorn was chosen to reflect a sense of groundedness, timelessness, and genuine human connection. It honors the quiet courage it takes to seek support, navigate change, and care for yourself and your family. Hawthorn felt rooted in the same values we hope patients experience here: warmth, steadiness, compassion, and trust.
Located in the heart of the Midwest, Hawthorn Clinic was created to feel approachable and personal while still offering thoughtful, evidence-based care. The goal is to provide a space where patients feel safe, heard, and supported through every stage of life.
Meet Holley
Holley Hillis, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Holley is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in perinatal mental health. She provides thoughtful medication management and compassionate psychiatric care for women navigating every stage of life.
Training and Experience
Holley is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a clinical focus on women’s mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Her work centers on helping women navigate mood and anxiety disorders, medication decisions during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the emotional adjustments that accompany new motherhood. While her clinical focus includes perinatal mental health, Holley works with women across many stages of life, addressing anxiety, mood disorders, and other psychiatric concerns.
Approach to Care
Holley believes psychiatric care during pregnancy and early motherhood should be collaborative, thoughtful, and individualized. She works closely with patients to develop treatment plans that support both mental health and family wellbeing.
Her approach emphasizes clear communication, evidence-based treatment, and helping patients feel informed and supported throughout their care.