Kelly
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC (she, her)
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4 Endorsed
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For nearly 30 years as a Registered Nurse, I've seen the mental health challenges people face. The COVID pandemic was a turning point for me; it highlighted the critical shortage of mental health providers and inspired me to go a step further. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing to become a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I'm dedicated to helping adults navigate issues like trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mood disorders. My decades of nursing experience, combined with my specialized training, enable me to provide compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to your needs.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. My practice is grounded in a collaborative, patient-centered model that emphasizes evidence-based treatment, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of their mental health.
I am passionate about helping people achieve stability, acknowledge their resilience, and improve their quality of life. If you're feeling overwhelmed, please know that feeling better is possible, and you don't have to face this journey alone.
Call or Email Kelly Huggins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 701-5871
Let's Connect (301) 701-5871
Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $295
- Standard Visit $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ascension
- Ascension SmartHealth
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Evernorth EAP
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Kelly Huggins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 701-5871
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Maryland / R225705 Kelly Dawn Huggins
- In Practice for 28 years
- Herzing University, Master of Science Nursing, Graduated 2025
- Membership with Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland 2024
- Degree/Diploma from Benedictine University Bachelor of Science Nursing / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kelly Huggins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 701-5871
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Kelly Huggins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 701-5871
4 Endorsements
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Kelly Huggins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (301) 701-5871
Groups
Care of Self Counseling and Wellness Center
Taking a holistic, personalized approach, getting to know each client individually, and working together to harness their unique strengths and achieve their most fulfilling life.
Location
Frederick, MD 21701
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Location
Nearby Areas
Kelly Huggins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, -BC
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 701-5871