Katherine Hughes, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ages Served
Adults (up to 40), Adults (41-64), Elders (65+)
Expertise
Anxiety and Trauma Disorders, Elderly Persons Disorders, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders
Services Offered
Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Medication Management
Treatment Approach
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychopharmacological Treatment
Specialties
ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality (BPD), Depression, Geriatric Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Substance Use
About
Katherine’s goal is to build a collaborative relationship with patients, listen to their unique needs, and implement a plan that affects positive change.
She utilizes a combination of medication management and psychotherapy when necessary, implementing cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy techniques. As a nurse practitioner, Katherine looks at and values the whole person when considering treatment goals.
Education & Experience
Katherine is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and earned her doctorate degree in Nursing from Maryville University of Saint Louis in 2015. Prior to this, she attended George Mason University for her studies as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Health Nurse Practitioner.
Languages Spoken
English
Licensed In
Virginia
Gender
Woman
Ethnicity
Caucasian
A Little Bit About Me
"In my free time, I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and spending time with my family and dogs."
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