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Dr. Krystal Dawkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she/her/hers)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, mood and impulsivity disorders, life transitions, family challenges, and the impacts of incarceration. I offer a solution-oriented and collaborative approach that blends medication management with supportive therapy. I've worked in community outpatient settings, correctional facilities, and psychiatric emergency settings.

I believe in each person's capacity to heal and grow - even in the face of emotional pain, stigma, and life's most difficult moments. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported while exploring your experiences, building insight, and moving toward growth.

My approach to therapy

I take a solution-oriented, collaborative approach. I believe in meeting you where you are in your journey, understanding your unique experiences and challenges, and pushing you to grow at your own pace. My goal is to ensure you feel heard and empowered while we work together to find the right treatment plan and move you toward greater stability and healing.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions with a clearer understanding of their mental health and a plan for moving forward. Whether it's finding the right medication or identifying practical steps to address their challenges, I aim to provide actionable tools and strategies for healing. Clients can expect to feel more confident in managing their mental health and equipped with the resources they need to make lasting progress.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at Columbia University School of Nursing, MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Columbia University School of Nursing
  • 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, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Behavior Management, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English