Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Education
MSN (Master's of Science in Nursing) from the University of Pennsylvania; MSc (Master’s of Science) in Global Health and Health Professions Education from King’s College London; BSN from Oregon Health & Science University; BA in Journalism from Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School University
Expertise
Specialties include ADHD, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions. However, as a prescriber, Kate is a generalist and is happy to consult on any topic related to mental health.
Kate Hanselman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of professional experience working with adults navigating a wide variety of issues, including trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, gender-related issues, grief, sexual orientation issues, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, behavioral issues, women’s issues, and more.
Learn more about Kate and schedule an appointment with her here.
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Articles written or reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Why does depression make you tired? Learn more about how depression and other conditions can affect your energy levels
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Who can prescribe anxiety medication? How to ask your provider for a prescription for anxiety medication
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
Anxiety medication: Types, side effects, and how therapy can help medication work better
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Pornography addiction: Learn about the effects of compulsive porn consumption & treatment options
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What does reactive abuse look like, and how do I get through it?
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What is schizophrenia? Early warning signs, behavioral traits, at-risk groups, and treatment
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Tobacco use disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment options
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Domestic violence and abuse: Understanding abusive behavior, plus when (and how) to seek help
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What does anger do to your body? The physical and mental effects of anger
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What to do about your people-pleasing tendencies when family members take advantage of you
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Signs of gaslighting parents and how to cope
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
