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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Parenting with depression: Navigating challenges and finding support
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Grief, lost emotions, and feeling numb after a death: Why can’t I feel anything?
Clinically reviewed by Heidi Faust, LCSW
Prozac vs. Lexapro: Which is best for me?
Alcohol use disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Clinically reviewed by Whitney McSparran, LPCCMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Fiser, PMHNP
Signs your antidepressant dose is too low or high — plus when to talk with your provider about adjusting your prescription
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
Signs you need to go to a mental hospital—and why it’s necessary only in limited circumstances
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Is bipolar anger a real condition? Facts and characteristics of bipolar disorder
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
How to say no to someone with borderline personality disorder: Learn to navigate conflicts while still offering support
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
What to know about dating someone with bipolar disorder: Offering support, empathy, and setting your limits
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
Can Wellbutrin give you energy like Adderall?
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Prozac overdose: Avoidance, symptoms, and what to do
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
