Dr. Keiandra Vinson

Hi, I’m Dr. Keiandra Vinson, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of nursing experience across mental health, inpatient psychiatry, substance use treatment, and long-term care.

I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice and specialize in psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, chronic stress, behavioral concerns, sleep difficulties, substance use and recovery, and life transitions.

When working with children and adolescents, I recognize that mental health concerns can affect school, friendships, behavior, confidence, sleep, and family life. I partner with parents and caregivers while making sure young people feel heard and involved in their treatment.

My approach is collaborative and individualized. I take time to understand your symptoms, experiences, concerns, and goals. When medication is appropriate, I explain the options, expected benefits, potential side effects, and alternatives so you or your family can make informed decisions.

My goal is to create a welcoming space where children, teens, and adults feel comfortable being themselves, asking questions, and speaking openly. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and supports progress beyond the appointment.

My approach to care is warm, collaborative, and straightforward. I want you to feel heard, understood, and involved in every decision about your mental health.

I take time to understand the full picture—not only your symptoms, but also your daily life, relationships, stressors, sleep, medical history, previous treatment experiences, and goals. Together, we develop a treatment plan that may include medication management, education, coping strategies, lifestyle changes, and coordination with therapy or other services.

When medication is recommended, I explain why we are considering it, what to expect, potential side effects, and other available options. I believe you should understand your treatment rather than simply leave with a prescription.

For children and adolescents, I partner with parents and caregivers while creating space for each young person to have a voice in their care. My goal is to build trust and create treatment plans that make sense for the individual and their family.

Your first session is a chance for me to get to know you beyond a diagnosis. We’ll talk about what brought you in, your current concerns, symptoms, medical and mental health history, medications, sleep, daily life, relationships, stressors, and what you hope to gain from treatment.

I also want to hear what has worked for you, what hasn’t, and any concerns you have about medication. If medication is appropriate, we’ll review your options together, including expected benefits, potential side effects, and what we will monitor.

For children and adolescents, I involve parents or caregivers while also giving young people space to express themselves and feel included in their care.

Before we finish, you’ll understand the treatment plan, next steps, and follow-up. I encourage questions because I want you to feel comfortable and informed about your care from the beginning.