Cole Patterson

MSN, PMHNP-BC, APN, masters prepared board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

My path to becoming a nurse practitioner has been anything but traditional. I’ve faced and overcome significant adversity. These experiences, while painful, became the foundation for my personal transformation and professional purpose.

Now, as a nurse practitioner, I bring not only clinical experience but also lived experience—an understanding of what it means to fight for your health, your peace, and your future. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for patients, especially those facing mental health struggles, addiction, or trauma. My journey fuels my mission: to provide care that heals the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am passionate about being active.

I’ve built a career rooted in compassion, quick decision-making, and collaborative care. Working in high-pressure environments has sharpened my ability to lead, support teams, and advocate for patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives.

My journey has also included diverse healthcare settings, where I embraced new challenges, adapted quickly, and grow. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the systemic issues that impact patient outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations.

I’m especially passionate about a collaborative approach to my care using a holistic approach. My goal is to continue combining clinical excellence with compassion and education to create a safer, mental health approach for all.

Utilizing talk therapy and psychoanalytic decision making I collaborate with patients to find the right treatment tailored for their needs. Although I specialize in medication management I lean heavily on talk therapy and motivative strategies to help clients create a plan that works for them. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Each session is a step forward, guided by mutual trust and a shared vision for meaningful, attainable progress. Positive persistence through small actions builds the foundation for big changes in life. I create a nonjudgmental space to be vulnerable and help take those small steps to make those big changes patients are looking for.