Kim English, NP — Psychiatrist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Kim!

As a Family and Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to render comprehensive and compassionate care. I focus on the following treatments, but not limited to: ADHD, Bipolar type 1 & 2, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Mood Dysregulation, PTSD, Depression, OCD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

My focus

I typically work with patients with ADHD and ODD. Grief, Psychosis, Insomnia, Bipolar (type 1 & 2), MDD, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Eating Disorders. I’ve been comfortable treating all of the above, but haven’t had a lot of outpatient patients with psychosis. Most patients I’ve treated with psychosis have been inpatients.

My approach

My approach includes completing a thorough mental health history/assessment to determine the individual's goal(s) regarding their mental health status. Once completed, a plan will be discussed between the patient and the provider to determine the best pharmacological treatment.

My communication style

I communicate with an even tone in a non-judgmental and patient style. My environment is welcoming. Many patients have told me, "I feel like I can talk to you." I listen carefully and create space for you to share openly.

My journey to mental healthcare

I worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner for 13 years before realizing at least 75% of my patients discussed their mental health during their PCP appointment. I found myself researching the patient's depressed moods, anxiety, and or manic phases they spoke of. I began to become more and more intrigued with mental health.

My goals for you

I generally ask the patient, “What is it that you’re looking to get from treatment? How do they want to feel”? Many are able to tell me, some are not. For patients who are not able to tell me…..I then take a different approach, such as…” What do you think has brought you to this point in your life, that has brought you to seek treatment “?

Our first session

An introduction of myself, initially, my name. I then ask about them, if they work, etc…. If it permits. I then ask softly, “How can I help you”? I examine the patient's disposition, verbal/non-verbal cues, which guide my approach. I invariably let the patient know that we can work together to determine what medication, if any, is best for them.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Focus populations

Educators

Gay

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

Transgender

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Types of care

Psychiatry
Medication Management

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Winston-Salem State University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Kim English