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Kathleen McDermott
Doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner
Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Treatment
Kathleen McDermott, DNP, is an experienced clinician, healthcare executive, and subject matter expert with demonstrated success working in the mental health care industry for 22 years. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner she is skilled in healthcare integration, addiction psychiatry, nonprofit organizations, strategic partnerships, leadership development, curriculum development and healthcare consulting. She is a strong leader with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) focused in Nursing Leadership from CSU DNP Southern California Consortium and clinical master’s degree (MSN) from Columbia University. She served as the President of The California Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association from 2016 to 2019.
She currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and Faculty in PMHNP Graduate program at Cal State University in Long Beach, CA.
Top Specialities
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar disorders
ADHD
PTSD
Sleep problems
Groups Allied With
LGBTQ+ Allied
Cancer
Immune-disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Veterans
Personalized Care Approach
Approach to treatment
To assist persons in moving toward their goals and overall wellness, Kathleen uses a variety of approaches in treatment, including whole person care, relationship-centered communication, transparency, medication management, individual talk therapy, and direct communication.
I utilize integrative treatment strategies that are individualized, healing-centered, and evidenced-based to manage symptoms including medication management, supportive therapy, and holistic alternative approaches. I focus on healing from a whole health perspective with the goal of empowering people to pursue a comprehensive and holistic model of mental health and wellness as part of their overall treatment goals.
What Can You Expect From Your First Session with Kathleen McDermott
During an initial diagnostic evaluation visit, my primary goal is to understand the challenges the person is having from their perspective and to create the foundation of a trusting and therapeutic relationship. From there, we will discuss options for treatment and together create a plan to address the challenges the person has identified.
In our first meeting, my goal is to create a safe and judgment free environment where I can understand the things that are important to you. We will explore your concerns and consider potential treatment strategies based upon the options and your preferences.
Enroll now with MediPsych. Our care provider team will follow up to schedule your first appointment.
