Nurse-Led Lavender Psychiatry Hits 300,000 Milestone

Founded by Dr. Pritma Dhillon-Chattha and Dr. Brighid Gannon after their time at Yale University, Lavender operates as the largest bootstrapped, nurse-owned telepsychiatry practice in the country. By prioritizing clinical decision-making over external investment, the firm has scaled to include over 200 board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. These clinicians provide integrated therapy and medication management, reporting meaningful mental health improvements for 86% of their clients.

Dr. Dhillon-Chattha’s election to the American Academy of Nursing serves as a professional endorsement of the organization's philosophy. The practice emphasizes whole-person care rather than symptom management alone, a strategy that the co-founders argue creates long-term sustainability. By focusing on clinician development and professional wellbeing, the team continues to integrate its services into primary care ecosystems, offering a scalable alternative to traditional, investor-heavy healthcare structures.