A VOICE OF HOPE

HEALING

AND PURPOSE

Dr. Judy Vansiea is a nurse practitioner in psychiatry, veteran, single mother, speaker, and survivor whose life journey equips her to educate, inspire, motivate, and serve others with authenticity, compassion, and faith.

About Dr. Judy

Dr. Judy Vansiea is more than a psychiatric provider. Her life has been shaped by resilience, faith, and purpose. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Psychiatry, and a former U.S. Army Nurse Corps First Lieutenant, she brings both clinical expertise and lived experiences into every space she enters. Her voice is grounded not only in what she has studied but also in what she has survived.

HER MISSION

Dr. Judy’s mission is to use her story, her voice, and her expertise to bring awareness, healing, and restore hope to those navigating life’s most difficult moments. Whether through speaking, education, or shared experiences, her goal is to help others feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward knowing that God is there to guide them. Dr. Vansiea’s slogan trademark is “you are no good to anyone if you are no good to yourself.”

FEATURED PATHWAYS

Learn more about the journey that shaped her voice and purpose.

Invite Dr. Judy to educate, inspire, and connect with your audience.

Explore her growing body of work rooted in awareness and encouragement.

 Messages designed to uplift, strengthen, and provide perspective.

Dr. Judy E. Vansiea

Dr. Judy

Coping Nurse Practitioner In Psychiatry Services, Founder/President/CEO/Owner

Why Her Voice Matters

Dr. Judy brings a rare and powerful perspective one shaped by both clinical knowledge and personal experience.

She has lived through serious health challenges, grief, relationship challenges, emotional struggles, and moments that tested her faith and resilience. She has also walked alongside others in those same spaces as a provider.

That dual perspective allows her to connect in a way that is both professional and deeply human

29 Years Of Nursing Experience, Expertise, Dedication and Compassion

Dr. Vansiea has been a Registered Nurse for 29 years and has worked in numerous nursing settings such as an adjunct nursing faculty member, inpatient medical/surgical nursing units, workers’ compensation, school nursing, outpatient medical and psychiatric clinics, nursing education and staff development. She also worked for over two years as a court-appointed volunteer Guardian Ad Litem in Ramsey County Second Judicial District in Saint Paul, MN. She advocated for children’s best interests in legal proceedings involving family and juvenile court cases. Dr. Vansiea also served in the United States Army Nurse Corps as a First Lieutenant stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Currently, she has proudly founded and owned her mental health practice for 7 years, seeing patients via live telehealth webcam in both New York and Kansas as an APRN. As an RN, she also provides medical records review and legal nurse consulting for multistate clients. Coping Nurse Practitioner In Psychiatry Services is a faith-based Christian mental health practice with a mission of CARE and a vision of HOPE.

Honored In The USAA Monument 250 Veterans Tribute

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, USAA unveiled the National Military Monument on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Plaza in Washington, D.C. This historic tribute displays the names of more than 41 million men and women who have served our nation in uniform from the Revolutionary War to today. Dr. Judy E. Vansiea, a former U.S. Army Nurse Corps First Lieutenant, is honored among them, a lasting recognition of her service to our country.

Circle Of Care And Hope

For many, healing has felt disconnected from culture,
from faith, and from real-life experiences.

Circle Of Care And Hope offers a different path. One that brings together faith, culturally rooted care, and proven approaches to support true healing mind, body, and spirit.

A message of Hope. A path Forward.

Available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon

SPEAKING 
ENGAGEMENTS

Dr. Judy Vansiea delivers real, honest, and impactful conversations around mental health, resilience, and purpose that is rooted in clinical expertise, her faith and lived experience.


From organizations and healthcare groups to churches and community events, her message connects, inspires, and leaves a lasting impact.


More than information, she brings truth, authenticity, and a perspective that resonates deeply with every audience she serves.

A non-refundable reservation fee of half the agreed upon cost for the speaking engagement is paid in advance to book it and the balance is due 48 hours prior to the event by credit card payment only. See pay now tab at the top of the page. Thank you.

Speaking engagements are one of the services available at Coping Nurse Practitioner In Psychiatry Services. Dr. Vansiea, the owner and founder, provides speaking engagements that aim to motivate and inspire your group, church event, convention, meeting, conference, or seminar. Dr. Vansiea has also given church Sunday messages and Word of the Cross messages on Good Friday. In addition, she has been a keynote speaker at high school reunions. She was introduced to God at an early age by her maternal grandparents Retired Brigadier General and Former Marshal of the Supreme Court of Liberia Jehu T. Stryker Sr. and Rev. Amelia B. Cummings-Stryker.

Dr. Judy Vansiea speaks on a wide range of topics centered around mental health, emotional wellness, resilience, faith, healing, grief, trauma recovery, purpose, and personal growth. Drawing from both her professional background as a psychiatric provider and her personal life experiences, she delivers educational, relatable, and inspiring messages. Speaking topics can also be customized to meet the needs of your church, organization, school, conference, healthcare event, or community group.

During a speaking engagement, audiences can expect an authentic, compassionate, and impactful experience that combines professional insight, personal testimony, faith, and practical encouragement. Dr. Judy creates a safe and engaging environment where attendees feel seen, understood, and empowered. Each session is designed to inspire hope, encourage healing, and leave audiences with meaningful tools and perspective they can carry into their everyday lives.

What Clients Are Saying

You don’t have to go through life’s challenges without guidance, understanding or hope.