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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We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.About our expert review panel & process
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Is your family too close? Understanding enmeshment and how to heal
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPCMedically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What is high-functioning depression? Key differences (and similarities) you should know
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC
I’m worried my partner is depressed but won’t talk about it. What should I do?
The real guide to dopamine detox: pros, cons, and practical ways to try it
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPCMedically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
How do I know therapy is working?
What is gender dysphoria? Symptoms and mental health impact
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Signs of burnout at work: How to spot it and start feeling better
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Anxiety in relationships: How it manifests and ways to cope as a couple
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Wellbutrin for anxiety: Can Wellbutrin be used to treat anxiety? How does it work?
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
Understanding rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT): How does it work?
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
When grief becomes anger: 5 steps that will help you work through the anger stage of grief
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
