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Kristen Sheffey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/her/hers)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, OCD, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Kristy is a psychiatric nurse practitioner extern committed to providing holistic and integrative mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults. She combines traditional psychiatric care with holistic approaches that promote healing and well-being, such as mindfulness, sleep hygiene practices, grounding techniques, lifestyle modification, and herbal supplements or medications if indicated.

My approach to therapy

Whether you’re processing new stress or haven’t felt like yourself in a while, Kristy can work with you to create an individualized plan tailored to your specific concerns and needs. She prioritizes building trust and collaboration while providing a safe space for individuals to feel empowered to have an active role in their mental health care. Kristy works with all mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, grief, and attention and concentration disturbances.

What you can expect from me

With a background in inpatient pediatric behavioral health, she is well-equipped to work with children and adolescents who are experiencing behavioral and emotional concerns, as well as caregivers of children experiencing those concerns. She is also prepared to give sensitive care to those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault, as she has valuable experience as a sexual assault nurse examiner.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at University of Lynchburg, Other - Masters at Duke University
  • License type
    APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) (Colorado)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Select Health - Colorado, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    3455 Ringsby Court Ste 140
    Denver, CO 80216