Kaydean Vickers
she/herPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Board certified
Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders, Sleep / Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety
Self pay costs
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
My name is Kaydean and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I work with ages 12 and up. I have been treating depression and anxiety since 2019, while working as a family nurse practitioner. I changed specialties when I became aware of the shortage in mental health and I wanted to help bridge that gap in client care. I typically work with adults who face high levels of stress. These adults sometimes have trauma or an underlying mood disorder and seek my help to maintain function and productivity in their daily lives.
I address these concerns through medication management and psychotherapy. I'm conservative in my treatment plans and will rule out underlying medical issues.
After all that you have been through, it makes sense that you are stressed and feeling like you have no more bandwidth left. Let's explore these feelings together.
"As a woman of color and mother to a special needs child, I understand the unique challenges of navigating between the various roles that come with this background. "
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I became a psychiatric provider to offer assistance and provide hope to patients going through a difficulty season in their lives.
What types of clients do you work best with?
I work well with clients that are flexible and receptive to education.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?
It takes time for most long-term medication to be effective.
What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?
During our first session, we will go over your background. I will collect some history and discuss why you are seeking therapy.
What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?
I value being supportive and effective. I treat each patient, how I would want someone to treat my family member.
How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?
I value forming a therapeutic relationship with patients and building trust. I set goals collaboratively and adjust my way of communicating to be congruent with how the patient is processing information.
- Years in practice
- 4 years
- Graduating institute
- Sacred Heart University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Nursing
