

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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Dealing with panic attacks: What works
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What is depression? Recognizing signs, symptoms, and finding solutions
Medically reviewed by George Ramos, PMHNP-BC & Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
The power of holistic counseling for mental health
Clinically reviewed by Caitlin Opland, LCSW
Parenting with anxiety: Nurturing resilience through self-care
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Meditation for stress relief: Tips and tools
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
How to break a trauma bond: Support & treatment
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What are “mommy issues,” and how can they be resolved?
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What is a flat affect? Is it a negative mental health symptom?
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Overcoming addiction: Professional support and guidance at Thriveworks

What is trauma bonding, and how do I heal?
Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC