Hi there! I'm Katie, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, who is passionate about providing holistic mental health care to adolescents and adults here in Richmond, VA. My path to working in psychiatry was a windy one - I've worked in a variety of nursing specialties including surgery, critical care, and forensics before finding my home in mental health. Those experiences gave me the opportunity to care for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, each with their own story and challenges.

 

The majority of my psychiatric experience has focused on caring for adolescents and adults struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, and OCD in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. I incorporate medication, therapy, natural supplements, and lifestyle changes into my treatment plans and ensure that patients are at the center of all care decisions. My style is collaborative and trauma-informed, honoring the uniqueness of each individual and their life experiences as we work together to achieve their goals. 

 

I strongly believe there is no one size fits all when it comes to mental health treatment. I meet individuals where they are, listen to where they want to go, and walk with them on their journey to get there. Life can be heavy, unpredictable, and overwhelming - know that you don't have to carry it alone.

 

Outside of work, you will likely find me running with "my pack" - AKA my two goofy dogs, Kona and Milo - or trying my hand at a new recipe.