
Katelyn Shaffer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Let's Connect (267) 651-1112

Dr. Katelyn Shaffer DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing care to patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Dr. Shaffer has taken on many roles as a psychiatric NP. She has worked with patients across the lifespan in settings including, outpatient psychiatry, acute inpatient care, research, and education. Working with adult patients in outpatient psychiatry has always been Dr. Shaffer’s primary interest and specialty. She is well-versed in treating an array of diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders.
Dr. Shaffer was drawn to mental health care, mental health populations, and the need for increased visibility and treatment options since the beginning of her nursing care. Dr. Shaffer's background includes strong clinical skills and a primary goal of making the patient an equal participant in their care.
Dr. Shaffer's approach is one that utilizes evidence-based practices with patient safety and the best possible outcomes at the forefront. Her role is to be an active participant and support for whatever goals you have for your treatment. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- First Health Network
- Highmark
- Humana
- JP Farley Corporation
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- PA Health and Wellness
- Quest
- Six Degrees Health
- Tricare East Out of Network
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Katelyn Shaffer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
PMHNP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Pennsylvania / SP017879
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Person-Centered
Location
Nearby Areas
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Katelyn Shaffer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
PMHNP
Last Modified: 8 Jul 2023