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Karina Santibanez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry. I have over 14 years of clinical experience in a wide range of settings, and doctoral training. I also have extensive experience working with adults. I bring a compassionate and warm approach to providing holistic, individualized and evidence-based treatment approaches. My clients appreciate my delicate and humorous style.

My approach to therapy

I offer CBT and DBT psychotherapy modalities and medication management to help those dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional disturbances and significant life stressors. I am also a Suboxone provider.I have a particular interest in working with children, teens and families but have vast experience working with people of all age ranges and diagnosis.

I am fluent in Spanish. Hablo español

What you can expect from me

I provide a through psychiatric evaluation and tailor each treatment uniquely to your needs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at New York University , MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at New York University
  • License type
    NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish