Tashi Dhonden

Hello, I’m Tashi Dhonden, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the founder of Karuna Integrative Psychiatry, based in Boulder, Colorado. With eight years of clinical psychiatric nursing experience across inpatient, outpatient, and community clinic settings, I provide thoughtful, individualized psychiatric evaluations and medication management tailored to each person’s unique journey.

My primary areas of focus include:

• ADHD- I know the struggle of unmanaged ADHD and how deeply it can impact one's life—from career friction and daily overwhelm to emotional dysregulation and persistent self-criticism.
• Mood Disorders: Comprehensive management for major depression, treatment-resistant depression, and bipolar spectrum conditions.
• Anxiety & Panic: Evidence-based treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
• Burnout & Chronic Stress: Supporting healthcare professionals, caregivers, and high-stress professionals experiencing nervous system depletion, compassionate fatigue, and occupational distress.
• Integrative & Contemplative Psychiatry: Integrating traditional psychopharmacology with contemplative science, mindfulness principles, and practical lifestyle adjustments to support sustainable resilience.

At Karuna Integrative Psychiatry, my approach to care is rooted in deep compassion, mutual collaboration, and the recognition that healing requires addressing the whole person—mind, body, and nervous system. The word Karuna itself means compassion in Sanskrit, serving as the guiding principle behind every clinical interaction.

Starting psychiatric care or adjusting medications can feel daunting. In our sessions, your voice, personal values, and lived experiences lead the way. We will work together at a pace that feels grounded and transparent, ensuring you fully understand your options and feel empowered in every treatment decision.