Dr. Hannah Backman – PMHNP-BC

Dr. Hannah Backman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Whole Mind, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals across the lifespan. She believes in treating the whole person—mind, body, and environment—and partners closely with her patients to create personalized treatment plans that honor their strengths, values, and goals.

Dr. Backman earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Maryville University. Before pursuing her doctorate, she completed three degrees at the University of Utah: a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Gerontology.

Her professional background includes experience in outpatient psychiatry, addiction recovery, and integrative approaches to mental health. She specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and trauma-related conditions, and integrates medication management with lifestyle-based strategies to support long-term healing and resilience.

Hannah approaches each session with warmth and curiosity, creating a safe space where patients feel heard and understood. She views treatment as a collaborative partnership and strives to empower patients through education, self-awareness, and compassion.

Outside of work, Hannah treasures time with her husband and two children. She enjoys camping, biking, traveling, reading, cooking, painting, baking, and gardening—activities that reflect her belief in the importance of balance, creativity, and connection.