
Kristen Dawson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Let's Connect (385) 324-3956

My clients come to me for a relaxed, judgment-free space where they can get comfortable talking about hard things. We'll work together to figure out your mental health symptoms and find the treatment plan that is best for you, but I often find people are looking for more than just to feel better. I want to help you clarify your big-picture goals, improve your relationships, increase your confidence, and move toward the version of your life that feels most authentic. I work primarily with teens and young adults, especially those navigating big life transitions while healing from trauma or managing chronic mental health conditions.
My approach focuses on your uniqueness, autonomy, and potential to become the best version of yourself. I offer therapy and medication management, together or separately, depending on your needs and goals. We’ll also explore realistic lifestyle changes that will help you improve and maintain your progress.
I have immediate openings and I’m ready to support you at your own pace. Your first session is all about listening to you, addressing each of your concerns, and making sure you understand your options. We can take action right away if you decide you want to move forward, but you won’t be pressured into anything you’re not ready for.
Call or Email Kristen Dawson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (385) 324-3956
Let's Connect (385) 324-3956

Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Surest
- UHC Student Resources
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 324-3956

Kristen Dawson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Utah / 11581566-4405 Kristen Dawson
- Degree/Diploma from University of Utah Doctor of Nursing Practice / 2023
- Degree/Diploma from University of Utah Honors Bachelor of Science in Nursing / 2019
- University of Utah, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (385) 324-3956

Kristen Dawson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP