Our Providers
Who We Are
Jennifer Wims-Madden, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Mrs. Wims-Madden is the founder of Healing Minds Oasis.
Jennifer Wims-Madden is an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2013 after completing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Wayne State University. She began her mental health nursing career in 2007 after obtaining her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Oakland Community College (OCC). She then went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at University of Michigan- Flint in 2009 before completing her MSN in 2012.
Jennifer has experience treating patients with various psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings, from inpatient hospitals to outpatient clinics. She enjoys her role as an educator, serving as mental health nursing faculty at OCC for several years, providing hundreds of students with rewarding mental health clinical experiences, and she continues to precept PMHNP students regularly. Jennifer strives to provide a holistic, individualized, personalized, and comprehensive experience for every patient she cares for.
Aleya Williams, LMSW
Aleya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who obtained a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Michigan. Her background includes Macro Social Work, Social Policy & Evaluation, and Community Organizing.
Aleya has been trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Moral Reconation Therapy, Trauma & Domestic Violence Focused Moral Reconation Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CAMS, and EMDR. Aleya utilizes a person-centered, individualized approach when providing therapy to ensure the method of therapy matches the client’s needs.
Aleya has been providing individual and group therapy to individuals for since 2018. She has supported individuals who struggle with a variety of mental health issues; and has helped them find healthy ways to cope and move forward in their life.
Aleya is a dog lover and currently has a Shih Tzu. She is an avid traveler in her free-time, and enjoys exercising and self-care.
Nicole Nasierowski, LPC, CAADC, NCC, ACS
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Oakland University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Oakland University. She obtained a Post Addiction Certification from Western Michigan University. Nicole is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor.
Nicole has been providing care in a community mental health setting since 2006, in the role of crisis counselor, case manager, counselor, case manager supervisor clinical supervisor and supervisor for LLPC’s. Nicole has taken all training to be endorsed as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Nicole sees patients 14 years old and up.
Nicole is a dedicated counselor that offers guidance to individuals and groups (couples, families, etc..) helping them deal with a variety of mental health issues to enhance their subjective well-being. She uses wellness models to highlight a client’s strengths while helping them to be more confident in their everyday lives.
Nicole has experience in treating various issues such as anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and substance abuse. Nicole encourages her clients to discuss any life experiences that may have triggered mental health issues while maintaining a safe space to bring her clients back to their optimal level of functioning.
Lacretia Fisher, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Lacretia Fisher is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained her board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2015 after completing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Wayne State University in 2015.
She began her mental health nursing career in 2010 after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Oakland University. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University in 2002. Lacretia has experience treating patients with a spectrum of mental health conditions. She has experience in inpatient, crisis and outpatient settings.
Brienne Hackett, LMSW
Brienne Hackett, LMSW received her BSW from Marygrove College in 2013 and her MSW from Wayne State University in 2015. Brienne strongly believes in client empowerment, creating and maintaining a positive mindset and helping others become stronger versions of themselves.
Brienne has experience working with children and families, survivors of abuse and neglect, survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, individuals who struggle with self acceptance and low self esteem. Brienne has experience with grief and loss as well as depression. Brienne also has experience working with individuals that have experienced their first episode of psychosis.
Brienne is certified as an Individual Resiliency Training clinician via NAVIGATE, a First Episode Psychosis program within Michigan. Brienne uses trauma-informed psychotherapy to help individuals on their journeys to their fullest potential and helps those when they can no longer see the positives in their lives. Brienne is also an LGBTQ ally. Brienne has worked as a clinician since 2016.