Kirsten Book, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Concierge Psychiatry is a specialized approach to mental healthcare, which includes personalized treatment, utilizing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. I provide my services via telehealth and I also provide at home and/or on site care as well. I provide evening and weekend availability to ensure services are received in a manner that is conducive with the patient’s busy schedules.
As I noticed how stressful it was for my patients to travel to my office and even feeling more isolated and detached when on a zoom session, I realized I could bring my expertise, compassion, and psychiatric care to them.
Traveling to my patient’s homes has helped them feel more comfortable while in their own environment has helped develop an even stronger, more therapeutic relationship.
Benefits of Concierge Psychiatry
- Personalized Care
- More Accessibility
- Next Day appointments
- Holistic and Integrative Approach
- Longer appointment times
Benefits of Home Visits
- Flexibility and Convenience
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Save on drive time and traffic
- More comfort when in own environment
- Less stress fitting into your schedule
Offering Services
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders can affect people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, and ethnicities. (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Avoidant Restrictive Food Disorder (ARFD)
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depression
Depression
Most people feel sad or irritable from time to time. A mood disorder is different. It affects a person's everyday emotional state. At this point, it may be time to seek help.
ADHD
ADHD
ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. Many people are not diagnosed until they are adults, after struggling with symptoms for years without realizing it.
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ANXIETY
Anxiety
Occasional anxiety is normal, but anxiety disorders are different. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of worry and involve excessive and persistent fear or anxiety.
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SUBSTANCE USE
Substance Use
I have experience and a passion for helping individuals who may struggle with substance use, and/or process addictions. I will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
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GROUP THERAPY
Group Therapy
Group therapy helps you realize you're not alone, facilitates giving and receiving support, and helps you find your “voice.”
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What People Say – Loved by Patients and Families
Healing Modalities
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
PSYCHOTHERAPY
PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS
SUPPORT THERAPY
Power of Integrative and Holistic Psychiatry
I designed my psychiatric practice to focus on holistic, integrative mental health care, where the act of listening and being present for my patients is the solid foundation.
Supplements and nutritional treatments are excellent complements or alternatives for some mental health conditions that may be integrated or combined with conventional pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy.
Comprehensive lab testing is ordered to assess for hormonal/and or metabolic imbalances and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
I also offer pharmacogenomic testing for my patients. This type of testing analyzes an individual’s genetic makeup to predict how their body will respond to specific psychiatric medications, potentially leading to more effective and personalized treatment.
I actively collaborate with all treatment team providers; including: school counselors, parents, coaches, and therapists etc.,with my patient’s consent, in order to support the interdisciplinary approach to treatment of mental health disorders.
Elements of mindfulness are also incorporated in treatment. I use meditation and deep breathing to help ground each session. I also encourage the practice of complementary healing modalities, such as reiki, energy healing, acupuncture, and massage.
FAQs
About Concierge Psychiatric Services
What is the role of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a graduate-level nurse who provides psychiatric-mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. The role of the PMHNP is to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals who struggle with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders. This can include helping individuals cope with eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and bipolar disorder.
The PMHNP also serves as an educator to patients, families, and medical peers in advancing the idea that mental health is a fundamental component of health care. Forming a strong therapeutic bond with patients and families is the foundation of the PMHNP’s psychiatric practice.
What to expect from a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
This initial visit is called an initial psychiatric intake and will involve all sorts of questions that will help your practitioner understand you and your situation. It also gives you an opportunity to ask the PMHNP any questions you have about your psychiatric care and the plan going forward. As part of the comprehensive treatment plan, PMHNP’s often communicate and collaborate with other key members of the individual’s treatment team, including family, therapists, dietitians, and primary care physicians.
What are the benefits of seeking help for mental health?
Mental health conditions can profoundly affect an individual’s life, making it difficult to function at work, school, or at home. When you reach out for help, the PMHNP will work with you to understand your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. The goal is to identify any factors that may be triggering or worsening your symptoms.
The benefits of seeking the help you need include:
- Improved mood and daily functioning in life.
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills.
- Increased confidence and self esteem.
- Greater insight and self-awareness.
- Greater insight and self-awareness.
- Connection with others and establishment of solid relationships, based upon mutual trust and support .
- Development of healthy coping skills and decision-making skills.
- Improved ability to problem-solve and take control of your life.
What kind of services do mental health clinics offer?
Every mental health clinic is different, but most offer a variety of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
At Kirsten Book LLC, I provide psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy treatment for substance abuse, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, etc.
I also facilitate eating disorder and mood disorder therapy groups to help individuals feel apart of the solution, and to decrease any loneliness that may accompany a mental health disorder.
If you are not sure what services you need, I can help you. Visit kirstenbook.com and complete the new patient questionnaire to begin the process of scheduling an appointment.
