Dorcas Kiaraho

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background in nursing across a range of mental health settings, including outpatient care and higher-acuity environments. My training has focused on assessing, diagnosing, and treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, and substance use, using both medication management and psychotherapy. I completed advanced graduate education in psychiatric-mental health nursing, which prepared me to provide holistic, evidence-based care across the lifespan and to collaborate closely with other members of the treatment team.

My approach to care is collaborative, trauma‐informed, and recovery‐oriented. I see each person as the expert in their own life, and I work with you to understand your goals, values, and definition of wellness—not just your diagnosis.

In a first session, clients can expect a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where the main goal is to get to know them as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. I’ll briefly explain how I work, review confidentiality and safety limits, and invite you to share what brought you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you hope will be different.