A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, performs a wide range of mental health services, including patient assessment, psychiatric diagnosis, and medication management. Psychiatric nurse practitioners offer holistic, long-term and short-term assistance to patients. They assess, diagnose, and prescribe medications while taking into consideration the biological, psychological, and social contexts and development of their patients.
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are master prepared and are educated in family and group therapy, symptom management, psychopharmacology, mental health assessment, high-risk families, and psychotherapy techniques.
Kristina Kruchowski, PMHNP-BC is focused exclusively on patients with psychiatric illness and mental health concerns. She specializes in diagnostic assessments and psychopharmacological (medication) management for adults. She has extensive knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Major Depression, Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Substance abuse and dependency, and other mental health conditions.
Kristina Kruchowski, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Masters of Nursing Degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kristina has more than 29 years of service in mental health and 22 of those years as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She possesses in-depth knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Kristina regularly collaborates and confers with other health care providers related to patient care.
Kristina is an Alaskan resident of 16 years. She worked for many years as a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse in a variety of settings to include community mental health care, inpatient psychiatric hospital care, corrections, private practice, and eight years working with our veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Kristina was the recipient of the Veterans Health Administration Secretary Excellence Award for Advanced Practice Nurse of the year and a member of the Veterans Health Administration Nurse Profession Standard Board Committee from 2010 - 2015. She has experience as a clinic nurse manager of an inpatient Behavioral Medicine Unit. She taught mental health nursing as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Purdue University North Central and was a clinical instructor for her alma mater, Valparaiso University in Indiana. Kristina is the owner of Confidential Care, LLC.
Mental Health Therapists primarily help clients improve their mental health
- Work with individuals, families/couples, and groups to improve mental health
-Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences
-Examine issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger & stress management, grief & loss, substance abuse/addictions, relationships, LGBTQ issues, and more
-Help clients define goals, plan action, and gain insight
-Help clients change maladaptive behaviors and thinking patterns
-Help clients understand themselves and other people
-Teach emotional, cognitive, and communication skills
-Teach clients how to effectively resolve emotional, relational and professional conflicts
-Teach clients how to improve current relationships and build new ones
-Teach clients self-help skills such as deep breathing, meditation, thinking exercises and more
-Offer non-directive advice and suggestions (depending on the therapist)
-Refer clients to psychiatric/mental health provider for medication evaluation and management if in need
Patrick was raised and educated in the Midwest, then moved to Alaska in 2010 with his family. He enjoys kayaking, nature photography, and developing his guitar skills. After earning his MSW at Aurora University and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he has worked mostly in community health clinics. Patrick works well with peop
Patrick was raised and educated in the Midwest, then moved to Alaska in 2010 with his family. He enjoys kayaking, nature photography, and developing his guitar skills. After earning his MSW at Aurora University and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he has worked mostly in community health clinics. Patrick works well with people of all ages and has a particular interest in helping people who struggle with relationship problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting problems, grief, and addictions.
Harold is a lifelong Alaskan born and raised in Anchorage. A graduate of The University of Alaska Anchorage, earning a B.A. Degree in
Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. Harold offers a base of counseling experience working with adults, adolescents, military personnel, and families.
Harold's style is based on Cognit
Harold is a lifelong Alaskan born and raised in Anchorage. A graduate of The University of Alaska Anchorage, earning a B.A. Degree in
Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. Harold offers a base of counseling experience working with adults, adolescents, military personnel, and families.
Harold's style is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy techniques. His structured and research-oriented approaches emphasize understanding patterns, cognitions,
mindfulness, and establishing the relationship between thoughts and actions. Harold is
available by appointment only, both in person and via telehealth.
My name is John Sundeen, and I reside in northern New Mexico. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Alaska, Florida, and New Mexico and have lived and worked in these areas as a mental health therapist for over 23 years (15 of those in Alaska while living in Seward and Big Lake).
I have a diverse mental health and substance abuse tr
My name is John Sundeen, and I reside in northern New Mexico. I am a licensed mental health therapist in Alaska, Florida, and New Mexico and have lived and worked in these areas as a mental health therapist for over 23 years (15 of those in Alaska while living in Seward and Big Lake).
I have a diverse mental health and substance abuse treatment background, with experience working in hospitals, private practice, corrections, and residential treatment centers. My approach to working with clients is first to identify and understand personal goals and values, then explore the difficulties that are interfering with living the values and attaining the goals. I use a personalized client-centered approach (paying attention to the client) and add other therapeutic styles and techniques to align with the client's needs and readiness to change. I have helped people who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, substance abuse, psychosis, and other challenges.
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