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Kanisha McKnight

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Kanisha McKnight, MSN, APRN-PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals regain stability, confidence, and emotional well-being. I have been a nurse 23 years working in various areas but mental health is my passion.

My approach to therapy

I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients experiencing:

  • Anxiety, excessive worry, or panic attacks
  • Depression, sadness, or loss of interest
  • Mood swings, irritability, or anger
  • ADHD, impulsiveness, or difficulty concentrating
  • Trauma-related symptoms and PTSD
  • Bipolar disorder and other mood disorders
  • Difficulty sleeping or changes in sleep patterns
  • Behavioral concerns in children and adolescents
  • Obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors
  • Psychosis, hallucinations, or unusual thoughts
  • Grief, stress, and difficulty adjusting to life changes.

What you can expect from me

At Crowned With Purpose Mental Health Wellness Solutions, you will receive respectful, compassionate, and individualized care in a safe, judgment-free environment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at South College
  • License type
    APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Mississippi)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English