Kay Southwell

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling to stay focused at work or at home? Are you getting by and going through the motions but realizing something is missing? I help Arizona residents get back on track with evidence-based medication management and integrative health strategies. With a clinical career spanning over 27 years, I bring a deep wealth of medical knowledge to my psychiatric practice. I have spent the last 17 years as dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Primary care, Internal and Integrative medicine, with the most recent years dedicated to specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). My practice specializes in Psychiatric Medication Management integrated with targeted therapy techniques (CBT and Motivational Interviewing) to enhance your treatment plan. While I do not offer standalone 60-minute talk therapy sessions, I am happy to collaborate with your existing therapist to provide holistic care.

I began in Nursing in 1997 and have been working in multiple areas since. I began my career in Oncology/ Med Surg and ER, and then moved into wide-ranging areas such as Nephrology, Surgical Intensive Care, and Acute Psychiatry. I have also taught at both the community college and University level for Associate degree and Undergraduate Nursing students. After working 15 years as a Nurse Practitioner in Integrative Care and Internal Medicine, I recognized there was a great demand for mental health providers. During the pandemic, I decided to return and further my education to expand the services I offer. I have now been practicing for over 17 years as a dual obard-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health and as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

I employ a warm and inviting atmosphere for my clients. I approach each one as an individual and create customized plans of care , inclusive of western medicine as well as integrative holistic care, such as key supplements and lifestyle changes. I want each client to feel empowered to partner with me in their healthcare. I would hope for my clients to feel seen, heard, and understood, and to find the root cause of their mental health issues and long-term solutions that help them to live their best lives.

That you matter to me - each individual will have a customized, tailored plan of care taking into account their uniqueness and other co-existing conditions and lifestyle. My goal is that they feel comfortable with me and that they have an ally in their healthcare.