KRISTIN DONOVAN
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
I’m a psychiatric clinical nurse who has been practicing for 18 years, focusing on psychopharmacology management. I work at a health center and have a private practice diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults with psychiatric and adjustment disorders. I believe a collaborative approach with primary care and a psychotherapist is best for each client.
SERVICES & APPROACH
Psychiatric Evaluations & Medication Management
I see our relationship as a therapeutic alliance and a collaborative effort. Instead of making unilateral decisions about your care, I will expect you to take an active role in your treatment. I will educate you on your diagnosis, present treatment options available, address any concerns you may have, and work with you to determine the best treatment.
Overall, I hope to empower you to take charge of your own health, both mental and physical, and achieve your fullest potential.
RESOURCES
PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND TREATMENTS
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org
Anxiety disorders: www.socialanxietysupport.com/anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation: www.ocfoundation.org
Information on other mental disorders: www.nimh.nih.gov
Information on psychiatric medications: www.webmd.com/drugs
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org
Al-anon, Alateen: www.al-anon.alateen.org
OTHER RESOURCES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK / (800) 273-8255
CONTACT
440 Humphrey St
Swampscott, MA 01907
781-771-2473