Dr. Dr. Karen Mitchell, PhD, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Dr. Karen Mitchell, PhD, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Nurse | Psych/Mental Health

San Antonio San Antonio TX, 78240
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About me
I provide expert psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychosocial counseling for children, adults, and their families. I am deeply committed to helping individuals with mental illness and their families reach their full potential in the most peaceful, low-stress manner possible. As the mother of an adult who has struggled with mental illness since childhood, I understand firsthand the challenges that come with managing these conditions.

My experience includes providing psychiatric care in Level 1 Trauma emergency settings, community mental health clinics, and private practice. This background allows me to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and affordable care. Most appointments can be scheduled within a week of reaching out, and, given current concerns related to COVID-19, I also offer telepsychiatry visits.

I work with children and adolescents to address behavioral and emotional issues that impact family life and school performance. For adults, I assist with mood disorders, thought disorders, and cognitive impairments. Medication management is a key part of the treatment process, alongside effective therapy and reducing environmental stressors.

I understand the stress and anxiety that come with finding and accessing high-quality psychiatric care. That’s why I prioritize timely appointments, usually within a week of contact, to ensure you or your loved ones receive the support you need as quickly as possible.
 
Practice description
I am a doctorally prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides telepsychiatric services for children and adults. I have worked in emergency psychiatric services at a Level 1 Trauma hospital as well as community health centers. I have also worked in inpatient psychiatric care & work diligently with my clients to prevent hospitalizations whenever possible. I have worked with clients who struggle with chronic serious mental illnesses including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, & Bipolar I & II Disorders. I work in partnership with my clients and their family members to choose the most acceptable & effective treatment options.
 
Treatment philosophy
As a mental health provider as well as the mother of an adult who has struggled with mental illness since childhood, I seek to serve my clients as their compassionate advocate and knowledgeable resource. I believe in respecting the dignity and autonomy of my clients while working in partnership with them. I seek to offer the latest evidence-based treatment options in the most cost-effective manner possible. 

Education and Training

University of TX MSN - PMHNP 2012

University of Missouri PhD in Education 1982

Saint Louis University MSN - Pediatric Nursing 1976

University of Mississippi BS Nursing 1974

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Mental HealthAdult PsychiatryChild PsychiatryDepressionBipolar disordersSchizophreniaPTSDMood disordersTraumaPanic attacksPersonality DisordersAutismBehavioral issuesSleep problemsAnxiety disordersAsperger's SyndromeBisexualEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGriefIntellectual DisabilityLesbianLGBTQ+Medication ManagementObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Oppositional Defiance (ODD)ParentingPeer RelationshipsPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumSchool IssuesInsomniaStressSuicidal IdeationThinking DisordersTransgenderTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)Culturally SensitiveEclecticHumanisticCoachingMindfulness-Based(MBCT)Trauma-FocusedFamily SystemsInterpersonalMotivational InterviewingPositive PsychologyRational Emotive Behavior (REBT)Strength-Based

Awards

  • Educator of the Year 2004 Parents for Behaviorally Different Children 
  • Alumni Merit Award in Nursing 1988 Saint Louis University 
  • Special Citation for Extraordinary Service & Dedication as Acting Dean 1981 University of Missouri-Kansas City 
  • Faculty Award for Top Graduating Student, Summa Cum Laude 1974 University of Mississippi School of Nursing 

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners (NAPNAP)  
  • Childhood & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation  
  • Attitudes & Attire (nonprofit assisting women on welfare move into the workplace)  
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)  
  • Dallas Healthy Start (Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program)  
  • Texas Board of Mental Health & Mental Retardation (MHMR), 2001-2003  
  • District Wide Education Improvement Committee, Port Aransas Independent School District (PAISD), 2001  
  • Port Aransas ISD School Board, Term May 2001 to 2004  
  • University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Advisory Board Member, 2000-2003  
  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill  
  • Treatment Advocacy Center  
  • Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society)  
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners  
  • Texas Nurse Practitioners  
  • American Academy of Emergency Psychiatry  
Provider Taxonomy Details
Specialty:Nurse
Taxonomy Code:363LP0808X
License Number:AP122109
License State Code:TX

Dr. Dr. Karen Mitchell, PhD, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC's Practice location

Advanced Child & Adult Psychiatric Services

San Antonio -
San Antonio, TX 78240
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New patients: 210-460-3309
Fax: 210-591-1635
https://www.kiwihealth.com/provider/TX/San-Antonio/Karen-Mitchell

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