About Lawrence Abah, DNP, MS, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, FPA

Lawrence Abah, DNP, MS, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, FPA, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health practitioner with full practice authority at  Holistic Behavioral & TMS Therapy in Aurora and Chicago, Illinois. Lawrence is an experienced behavioral health specialist who provides high-quality, individualized care.

After completing his Bachelor of Science in nursing at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, Lawrence went on to earn his Master of Science to be a family nurse practitioner at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois.

Lawrence continued his education to assist patients as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, earning his Master of Science and Doctorate Degree in Nursing at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) in Highland Heights, Kentucky. 

This doctoral degree signifies his commitment to advancing the field of nursing and contributing to the improvement of healthcare outcomes. With this credential, he is equipped to engage in scholarly inquiry, evidence-based practice, and leadership roles that promote excellence in patient care, education, and healthcare policy.

He is eager to utilize his expertise and qualifications to make meaningful contributions to psychiatry. His doctoral education has prepared him to excel in these endeavors and to make a positive impact in the field of nursing.

When it comes to patient care, Lawrence evaluates the medical, nutritional, hormonal, and environmental causes of his patients' symptoms, creating plans that achieve maximum symptom reduction with the lowest effective medication dose.

Lawrence’s strong nursing background makes him an effective and reliable care provider. He provides patient-focused care that’s judgment-free and based on modern behavioral science.