Katie Dean

Katie Dean is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly two decades of healthcare expertise, including 10 years of specialized psychiatric practice. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, specializing in psychiatric evaluations, differential diagnosis, and medication management for various disorders. She provides expert care for patients navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.

Collaborative, evidence-based treatment within a supportive environment, focusing on individualization and empathy to create personalized care plans that enhance quality of life and long-term stability

Your first appointment is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and develop a clear understanding of your concerns, symptoms, and treatment goals. This comprehensive evaluation provides the foundation for creating a personalized treatment plan.

During your visit, we will discuss:

• *Your current symptoms and the concerns that brought you to treatment
• *Your medical, psychiatric, and family history
• *Previous mental health treatment, including medications, therapy, and hospitalizations
• *Current medications and any medical conditions that may affect your mental health
• *Your lifestyle, including sleep, work or school, relationships, and sources of stress
• *Your personal strengths, goals, and what you hope to achieve through treatment

Together we will collaborate and develop a plan to help you meet the goals most important to you and your long term success.