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Welcome to

Tranquility Health and Wellness

An integrative psychiatry practice helping adults find balance, resilience, and hope through personalized, holistic care.

I help high-functioning adults—who look like they “have it all together” but feel overwhelmed inside—quiet their racing thoughts, ease their anxiety, and reclaim their sense of peace by combining evidence-based medicine with holistic, integrative approaches.

Accepting new patients in Illinois

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Hi, I’m Shiellah James

I’m a dual board-certified psychiatric-mental health and family nurse practitioner (PMHNP and FNP). Being dual-certified allows me to see the full picture of health, connecting mind and body in every treatment plan. With my background, I’ve come to understand how physical symptoms often reflect deeper emotional pain and unspoken struggles with stress, anxiety, or depression, which were often overlooked. 

My journey began in the Philippines, where I trained as a nurse before immigrating to the U.S. with little more than determination and a sense of duty. That resilience shaped the way I care today: combining medical expertise with a holistic, patient-centered approach. I believe healing begins with truly listening, honoring the whole person, and uncovering the inner strengths we all carry. A treatment that is truly holistic, compassionate, and empowering which ultimately leads to restoring balance between mind and body.


About Me

I specialize in:

  • Anxiety, depression, mood disorders

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Postpartum, peri-menopause, and menopause-related mental health challenges

  • Burnout, stress, and life transitions

What do my patients say about me?

“Listens with compassion” “Caring and authentic” “Explains things patiently” “Helped me feel better everyday”

Do You…

feel pressure to be strong for everyone else—at work, at home, or as a parent—while secretly wishing someone would just stop and listen to you for once?

… have fatigue, low energy, sleep disturbances, brain fog, headaches, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes like anxiety and irritability, and weight gain related to hormonal changes?

… lie awake at night with racing thoughts you can’t turn off—replaying the day, worrying about tomorrow, and silently wishing for peace?

… feel like you’re holding everything together on the outside, but inside you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and wondering how much longer you can keep going?

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep pushing through in silence. I understand what it’s like to feel the weight of anxiety, depression, or burnout, even when life looks “put together” from the outside. My practice is here to give you a space to breathe, be heard, and find real solutions that bring relief and balance back into your life.

How I Help

My Treatment Approach

I combine evidence-based psychiatry with holistic care, so you feel supported in both mind and body. My goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but to help you build resilience, restore balance, and feel more like yourself again.

  • Comprehensive Lab Testing

    • Identify underlying medical or nutritional issues that may contribute to anxiety, depression, or mood symptoms.

  • Thoughtful Medication Management

    • Use medication as one tool (not the only tool) to support your healing, always tailored to your unique needs.

  • Nutraceuticals & Supplements

    • Address nutritional gaps that can impact mood, energy, and overall brain health.

  • Psychotherapy

    • Create a safe space to process challenges, uncover root causes, and build strategies for lasting change.

  • Mindfulness & Meditation Practices

    • Learn tools to calm racing thoughts, reduce stress, and reconnect with the present moment.

  • Lifestyle Coaching

    • Build healthier routines with movement, nutrition, hobbies, and self-care practices that support long-term well-being.

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My Services

LET’S CONNECT

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to learn about you, your goals, and how I might support your healing journey. 

I see patients only via telehealth (virtual) platform.

Before booking, I invite you to review the services page to get a sense of appointment types and fees.


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