Providers

James S. Lukas, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Professional Background
Mr. Lukas is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. He first became an Advance Practice Nurse in 2017, when he immediately began practicing in Psychiatry. In 2019, he earned his certification in Psychiatric Mental Health. Mr. Lukas has practice in multiple settings including private and community outpatient clinics, school based mental health, juvenile rehabilitative corrections, and inpatient. He started his nursing career as a certified nursing assistant. As a registered nurse he worked in long-term care, home health and Veterans Affairs outpatient primary care.

Educational Background
Mr. Lukas completed his undergraduate work at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, earning his Associate Degree in Nursing in 2010 and his Bachelor Degree in Nursing in 2013. In 2017, he completed his Master's Degree at Purdue Global University with a concentration in Family Practice. Finally, in 2019, he completed his Post-Master's Certificate with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health.

Biography

Mr. Lukas was born and raised in Washington, Pennsylvania, which sits just 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Outside of his professional life, he roots for Pittsburgh sports teams, enjoys learning new things outside of his profession and has a quirky interest in sailboats. He loves to travel and he loves to go anywhere with a beach. He notes that perhaps the most important life lesson he has learned so far, is that “life is not about where you want to end up, it’s about living in the moment and most importantly; enjoying the journey.”

Practice Philosophy

Mr. Lukas acknowledges that the mind and body are interconnected and thus mental well being and physical well being are affected by one another. When one’s mind is ill, one’s body will also be ill. Mr. Lukas believes that having good mental health helps promote physical health and prevent medical conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, obesity, and many other medical problems. While medications are an essential and beneficial treatment tool, psychotherapy is crucial for the treatment of mental health problems. Thus, it is vital to utilize medications as an addition to therapy and avoid utilizing medication as a primary treatment method.