Exhausted, foggy, and running on empty? There’s a reason — and a way through.
Integrative psychiatry that looks beyond symptoms to the metabolism, hormones, sleep, and stress at the root — so the woman who’s been holding it all together can finally feel like herself again.
Clinical Expertise: ADHD, Anxiety, Binge Eating, Bipolar, Co-existing MH & Medical Conditions, Depression, PMDD, Sleep Disorders, Trauma.
You’re not overreacting.
And you’re not alone.
So many women arrive here after years of being told their labs are “normal” — while still feeling anything but. These aren’t character flaws or signs of weakness. They’re real signals from a body and mind asking for support. And they have real, treatable causes.
- You're giving it everything — and somehow still falling behind.
- What worked yesterday just isn't working anymore.
- You worry you're losing your memory, your sharpness, your edge.
- By mid-afternoon you're out of steam — scattered, irritable, done.
- You're sleeping poorly, gaining weight, and wondering if this is 'just aging.'
- You're terrified of dropping the ball at work — and of letting your family down.
- Something feels off in your body, and no one seems to be connecting the dots.
The symptoms you feel — and what’s often underneath
Mood and focus don’t happen in a vacuum. They’re deeply shaped by your metabolism and hormones — which is why the same effort can land so differently depending on what’s going on beneath the surface.
It’s all connected. When we treat the driver — not just the symptom — mood, focus, and energy can genuinely recover instead of just being pushed through.
Integrative psychiatry that treats the whole you
Metabolic and lifestyle medicine meets thoughtful psychiatric care. We bring together the physical drivers of how you feel with the mental and emotional support you deserve — so change is real, and lasting.
Metabolic & nutritional health
Blood sugar, insulin, and nourishment as the foundation mood and focus are built on.
Hormone balance
Thyroid, sex hormones, and the cyclical changes that quietly shape how you feel.
Restorative sleep
Because no amount of willpower replaces the biology of real, repairing rest.
Stress & nervous system
Calming a body stuck in overdrive so it can heal instead of just survive.
Movement that fits your life
Sustainable activity that builds energy rather than draining the little you have.
Inflammation, gut & root causes
Tracing symptoms back to their source instead of layering fixes on top.
Care that meets you where you are
Everything happens virtually, on a timeline that respects how full your plate already is. Here’s what working together looks like.
Free 15-min consult
A warm, no-pressure 15-minute conversation to hear what you've been navigating and see whether we're the right fit for each other — not a full visit or evaluation.
Comprehensive assessment
We go deep — your history, your story, labs, lifestyle, and the patterns others may have missed. No rushed 15-minute intake.
Your personalized plan
Metabolic and lifestyle foundations, with medication thoughtfully added when it genuinely helps. Built around your real life.
Ongoing virtual care
Regular follow-ups, honest adjustments, and real momentum — so you feel the difference, not just hear about it.
Care built for the woman holding it all together
Living Well Integrative Health began with a simple conviction: that midlife women deserve more than a pat on the head and a prescription. Your symptoms are real, your exhaustion is real, and the connection between body and mind is real — even when no one has named it for you yet.
Your care is led by Dr. Elizabeth G. Faust, MD — an integrative psychiatric physician specializing in metabolic, lifestyle, and women’s mental health, and a Navy veteran who brings that same steady, mission-first mindset to your treatment. We treat working adults of all genders, with a focus on women in midlife whose symptoms are too often overlooked.
You’re heard, first
No one knows your body like you do. We start by listening — to your story, your worry, and what you've already tried.
Curious, not dismissive
'Normal' labs and a body that feels anything but? That gap is where we start digging, not where we stop.
Steady, judgment-free support
The goal isn't perfection or another thing to fail at. It's feeling more like yourself — with a team in your corner.
Rooted in service
As a Christian physician, my work is rooted in service — and I partner with people of every faith, background, and belief. Whoever you are, you're met with the same whole-person care.
Things you might be wondering
Let’s get you back to yourself
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Tell Dr. Faust a little about what you’ve been experiencing, then pick a time for your free, no-pressure 15-minute consult — not a full visit or evaluation.
Virtual care across Iowa, Texas & Washington
Free 15-minute consult — not a full visit or evaluation
Self-pay & out-of-network — superbill on request, payment plans available
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Are you a referring physician?
Access our structured specialty referral and clinical intake form online, or fax records directly to 515-416-6007.