Dr. Soumya Mary Kurian

With a diverse background in primary care, addiction treatment and psychiatry, Dr. Soumya Mary Kurian, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC has a strong foundation in the healthcare of patients across the life span. With over 22 years of working in health care and 9 years of practice as a nurse practitioner, she provides comprehensive care tailored to each patient's unique needs and circumstances in diverse settings through both in-person and telehealth services. Her experience as an addiction treatment provider fueled her passion for caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues.

Dr. Kurian's commitment to her patients is evident in her meticulous approach to diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support. I am particularly comfortable treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders as well as complex cases that may involve co-occurring conditions like trauma or substance use disorders. My focus is on providing tailored, evidence-based care to help my patients achieve balance and emotional well-being.

I was drawn to the specialization in in addiction treatment and mental healthcare due to the profound impact that these stigmatized illnesses have on overall well-being and quality of life. Witnessing how effective treatment can transform a person's life inspired me to specialize in the field of psychiatry and mental health.

Dr. Kurian strives for nursing excellence to improve the health of the population and community she serves. Her areas of interest include providing health awareness to reduce stigma of mental illness and substance use disorders, enhance access to mental health care and addiction treatment through telehealth services thereby reducing healthcare disparities.

Dr. Kurian’s deep commitment to the nursing profession is reflected in her dedicated efforts serving as a prescriber, educator, healthcare leader and a patient advocate.

I find it incredibly rewarding to see patients regain control over their lives and achieve stability through the appropriate use of medication, making a positive difference in their daily experiences and build strong family and social relationships.

I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel safe and understood. I believe in fostering a collaborative space, where open communication is encouraged and patients feel empowered to share their thoughts and concerns. My goal is to make each session feel supportive and productive, allowing patients to leave feeling more confident in their path toward healing and mental well-being.

Being a dual board-certified nurse practitioner, Dr. Kurian is passionate about providing efficient, timely, equitable, patient-centered, holistic care to improve the process of care delivery and to promote the health care outcomes.

When approaching goal setting with patients, I focus on symptom management and improving daily functioning. I work collaboratively with patients to set realistic, achievable goals that align with their treatment plan, typically centered around reducing the intensity or frequency of their symptoms through medication. We regularly review progress and adjust the goals as necessary, whether that’s finding the right medication dosage, minimizing side effects, or enhancing the overall quality of life. The treatment goals are always tailored to the individual’s needs and are flexible based on how they respond to treatment.