Grief Psychiatrists in Frankfort, KY

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Sara Ballard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-NP
Frankfort, KY 40601
Sara is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges that can arise during this transition and focuses on ensuring continuity of care, reducing risk of relapse, and promoting overall emotional stability. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and practical strategies to navigate ongoing mental health needs.
Sara is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges that can arise during this transition and focuses on ensuring continuity of care, reducing risk of relapse, and promoting overall emotional stability. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and practical strategies to navigate ongoing mental health needs.
(502) 829-6975 View (502) 829-6975
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Christina Cotton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Frankfort, KY 40601
Christina specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma — conditions that often carry a heavy emotional and physical burden. She understands how these concerns can disrupt relationships, work, and personal well-being, and works alongside her patients to ease symptoms and promote emotional resilience. For those seeking a faith-based approach, Christina is pleased to incorporate Christian principles into care, offering a meaningful, integrated treatment experience when desired.
Christina specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma — conditions that often carry a heavy emotional and physical burden. She understands how these concerns can disrupt relationships, work, and personal well-being, and works alongside her patients to ease symptoms and promote emotional resilience. For those seeking a faith-based approach, Christina is pleased to incorporate Christian principles into care, offering a meaningful, integrated treatment experience when desired.
(502) 289-5675 View (502) 289-5675
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Brightside Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
(502) 401-1872 View (502) 401-1872
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Dr. Cynthia Williams
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-B
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
Cynthia is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating ADHD, grief, and depression, with a particular emphasis on adolescent sexual health and behavior.
In addition to her core specialties, Cynthia treats a broad range of mental health concerns including anxiety, PTSD/trauma, bipolar disorder, reproductive challenges, and sleep disorders. She serves diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military veterans.
Cynthia is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating ADHD, grief, and depression, with a particular emphasis on adolescent sexual health and behavior.
In addition to her core specialties, Cynthia treats a broad range of mental health concerns including anxiety, PTSD/trauma, bipolar disorder, reproductive challenges, and sleep disorders. She serves diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military veterans.
(502) 427-1482 View (502) 427-1482
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Fast Pace Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, LPC, LCSW
Online Only
At Fast Pace Health, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors offer outpatient care to patients ages 5 years old and up with behavioral health issues like major depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. We have a dedicated team available to schedule appointments with our behavioral health providers. Coming to Fast Pace Health can be a patient’s first step towards treatment and productive years of life.
At Fast Pace Health, psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors offer outpatient care to patients ages 5 years old and up with behavioral health issues like major depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. We have a dedicated team available to schedule appointments with our behavioral health providers. Coming to Fast Pace Health can be a patient’s first step towards treatment and productive years of life.
(855) 560-4999 View (855) 560-4999
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Renewing Minds Psychiatry and Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Serves Area
Taking NEW Patients! At Renewing Minds Psychiatry & Wellness, Jessica specializes in medication management and therapy with supporting children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults who are experiencing nervousness, inability to focus, and feeling down to find within themselves the ability to feel better again.
Taking NEW Patients! At Renewing Minds Psychiatry & Wellness, Jessica specializes in medication management and therapy with supporting children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults who are experiencing nervousness, inability to focus, and feeling down to find within themselves the ability to feel better again.
(502) 878-7167 View (502) 878-7167
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Kalyan Subedi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
Hello, my name is Dr. Kalyan Subedi, DNP, PMHNP. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience treating individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. My focus is on providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each person's unique mental health needs. My approach to care is patient-centered and holistic, focusing on the whole person rather than just their symptoms. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as CBT and psychopharmacology, tailored to each patient’s needs.
Hello, my name is Dr. Kalyan Subedi, DNP, PMHNP. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience treating individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. My focus is on providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each person's unique mental health needs. My approach to care is patient-centered and holistic, focusing on the whole person rather than just their symptoms. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as CBT and psychopharmacology, tailored to each patient’s needs.
(859) 374-2204 View (859) 374-2204
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New Horizons Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
New Horizons Psychiatry is a private, outpatient, mental-health practice that offers evidence-based and patient-centered mental-health care in a private, discrete, and convenient setting in downtown Frankfort. I will see psychiatric mental-health clients of all ages for evaluation and medication management. I have experience working with children and adults of all ages, including veterans and police officers. I have helped clients with depression, bipolar, anxiety, psychosis, ADHD, PTSD, etc. My training has prepared me to understand the relationship between physical and mental health. Now accepting new clients!
New Horizons Psychiatry is a private, outpatient, mental-health practice that offers evidence-based and patient-centered mental-health care in a private, discrete, and convenient setting in downtown Frankfort. I will see psychiatric mental-health clients of all ages for evaluation and medication management. I have experience working with children and adults of all ages, including veterans and police officers. I have helped clients with depression, bipolar, anxiety, psychosis, ADHD, PTSD, etc. My training has prepared me to understand the relationship between physical and mental health. Now accepting new clients!
(502) 289-5809 View (502) 289-5809
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Kristen Cox
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-B
Serves Area
Kristen Cox is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2023. Kristen implements caring and compassion to her patients. She listens to their needs and uses clinical judgement to best help them. Kristen truly loves what she does, and helping people is a passion of hers. Outside of work, Kristen like to run; she has completed a few half marathons before. She loves spending time with her family and husband and their 12-year-old pit-bull.
Kristen Cox is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2023. Kristen implements caring and compassion to her patients. She listens to their needs and uses clinical judgement to best help them. Kristen truly loves what she does, and helping people is a passion of hers. Outside of work, Kristen like to run; she has completed a few half marathons before. She loves spending time with her family and husband and their 12-year-old pit-bull.
(502) 427-1544 View (502) 427-1544
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Jessica Ortega
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CCDS, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Taking NEW Patients! At Renewing Minds Psychiatry & Wellness, Jessica specializes in medication management and therapy with supporting children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults who are experiencing nervousness, inability to focus, and feeling down to find within themselves the ability to feel better again.
Taking NEW Patients! At Renewing Minds Psychiatry & Wellness, Jessica specializes in medication management and therapy with supporting children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults who are experiencing nervousness, inability to focus, and feeling down to find within themselves the ability to feel better again.
(502) 236-9435 View (502) 236-9435

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Autumn Shutt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, PMH-C
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike yourself? You're not alone. My ideal clients are women navigating mental health challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, hormonal changes, or major life transitions. They seek compassionate, knowledgeable support to regain balance, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike yourself? You're not alone. My ideal clients are women navigating mental health challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, hormonal changes, or major life transitions. They seek compassionate, knowledgeable support to regain balance, confidence, and emotional well-being.
(502) 236-5432 View (502) 236-5432
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Patricia Broughton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Lexington, KY 40511
With a clinical focus on mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, Patricia guides her patients through managing difficult emotions, life transitions, and stress-related conditions. She takes time to listen, educate, and collaborate, ensuring that every person she treats feels empowered in their care decisions. Her thoughtful approach to medication management, paired with supportive mindfulness techniques, helps patients reclaim a sense of control over their mental health. Patricia is particularly passionate about treating complex mental health concerns such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders.
With a clinical focus on mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, Patricia guides her patients through managing difficult emotions, life transitions, and stress-related conditions. She takes time to listen, educate, and collaborate, ensuring that every person she treats feels empowered in their care decisions. Her thoughtful approach to medication management, paired with supportive mindfulness techniques, helps patients reclaim a sense of control over their mental health. Patricia is particularly passionate about treating complex mental health concerns such as psychosis, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders.
(859) 659-7106 View (859) 659-7106
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Rebecca Bruner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509
Accepting new clients! I provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments, determine diagnosis, and provide psychotropic medication management as necessary to children, adolescents, and adults. I am very open-minded, non-judgmental, and supportive of the LGBTQIA community. I believe in individualized treatment across the lifespan in order to accurately improve mental health outcomes. I have experience in assessing and treating complex mental health issues in both an outpatient and inpatient setting. I am also an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP).
Accepting new clients! I provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments, determine diagnosis, and provide psychotropic medication management as necessary to children, adolescents, and adults. I am very open-minded, non-judgmental, and supportive of the LGBTQIA community. I believe in individualized treatment across the lifespan in order to accurately improve mental health outcomes. I have experience in assessing and treating complex mental health issues in both an outpatient and inpatient setting. I am also an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP).
(859) 681-8478 View (859) 681-8478
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Vanja Pumpalovic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-C
Online Only
Finding the right mental health provider can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your care. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide medication management and supportive therapy tailored to your individual needs, with a compassionate and evidence-based approach.
Finding the right mental health provider can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your care. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide medication management and supportive therapy tailored to your individual needs, with a compassionate and evidence-based approach.
(859) 710-8335 View (859) 710-8335
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Dr. Kristin Dawson
Psychiatrist, MD
Lexington, KY 40503
Every one of us is on an expedition and most of us have encountered suffering along the way. We are here to act as guides during the most difficult parts of your mental health journey. Your treatment team will assess which stage of the journey you find yourself in now. You may be seeking relief from psychiatric symptoms, exploring healing from trauma, trying to optimize your mind, body and spirit or building a thriving life - Expedition Mental Health is ready to join you on your journey to greater mental health.
Every one of us is on an expedition and most of us have encountered suffering along the way. We are here to act as guides during the most difficult parts of your mental health journey. Your treatment team will assess which stage of the journey you find yourself in now. You may be seeking relief from psychiatric symptoms, exploring healing from trauma, trying to optimize your mind, body and spirit or building a thriving life - Expedition Mental Health is ready to join you on your journey to greater mental health.
(859) 374-7085 View (859) 374-7085
Debra A Katz
Psychiatrist, MD
Lexington, KY 40502
I practice psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychopharmacology. I treat patients who seek help for a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, difficulties in relationships, underachievement and feeling overwhelmed or stressed. I treat children, adolescents and adults and have extensive experience treating professionals including physicians, lawyers, executives, teachers and mental health professionals. I have worked in student health in a university setting and am experienced treating students facing academic difficulties. I served as Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Vice Chair for Education and Director of Residency Training in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky for many years.
I practice psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychopharmacology. I treat patients who seek help for a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, difficulties in relationships, underachievement and feeling overwhelmed or stressed. I treat children, adolescents and adults and have extensive experience treating professionals including physicians, lawyers, executives, teachers and mental health professionals. I have worked in student health in a university setting and am experienced treating students facing academic difficulties. I served as Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Vice Chair for Education and Director of Residency Training in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky for many years.
(859) 537-7152 View (859) 537-7152
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West Knoxville Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Serves Area
due to life changes or events: divorce, college, job, family issues, relationships, grief, or other loss?
I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a spectrum of mental health issues. I offer over 15 years of psychiatric experience providing medication management. In-person and telehealth appointments available.
due to life changes or events: divorce, college, job, family issues, relationships, grief, or other loss?
I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a spectrum of mental health issues. I offer over 15 years of psychiatric experience providing medication management. In-person and telehealth appointments available.
(865) 505-8144 View (865) 505-8144
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Dr. Whitney Gilley
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
My focus is helping patients manage stress and heal from conditions including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and PTSD.
I specialize in evaluating and treating adult psychiatric conditions, and consider the impact of stress, nutrition, and other medical conditions. I offer both therapy and MD specialty-level expertise in medications for psychiatric symptoms. My experience includes treating trauma and women’s unique emotional health needs, including during reproductive years.
My focus is helping patients manage stress and heal from conditions including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and PTSD.
I specialize in evaluating and treating adult psychiatric conditions, and consider the impact of stress, nutrition, and other medical conditions. I offer both therapy and MD specialty-level expertise in medications for psychiatric symptoms. My experience includes treating trauma and women’s unique emotional health needs, including during reproductive years.
(270) 733-6262 View (270) 733-6262
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Rebekah Easton-Hogg
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Lexington, KY 40517
We are here to help you identify health care concerns, achieve higher resiliency, and work toward health care goals. We offer medication management, diagnostic clarification, and many additional mental health care services.
We are here to help you identify health care concerns, achieve higher resiliency, and work toward health care goals. We offer medication management, diagnostic clarification, and many additional mental health care services.
(859) 374-8974 View (859) 374-8974
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Christy Joy Ray
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Lexington, KY 40517
I became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner because I believe in the power of hope and the possibility of change. I choose to stand with those who are struggling, to offer knowledge, compassion, and skill. My journey is marked by the stories of those who have trusted me with their pain and triumph, and by the conviction that every individual deserves respect, dignity, and the chance to heal. The decision to pursue this path was shaped by personal experience, academic exploration, and professional commitment (over 20 years of combined nursing)—but above all, by a God-given calling to serve.
I became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner because I believe in the power of hope and the possibility of change. I choose to stand with those who are struggling, to offer knowledge, compassion, and skill. My journey is marked by the stories of those who have trusted me with their pain and triumph, and by the conviction that every individual deserves respect, dignity, and the chance to heal. The decision to pursue this path was shaped by personal experience, academic exploration, and professional commitment (over 20 years of combined nursing)—but above all, by a God-given calling to serve.
(859) 681-9675 View (859) 681-9675

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FAQ - Grief Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with grief?
Grief is a strong emotional response to loss, often triggered by the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life transition. While grief itself is not a mental health disorder, it can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, such as disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, irritability, and nausea. Grief can also intensify symptoms of existing mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Although many people experience a gradual easing of grief over time, others may find that their symptoms persist or interfere with daily life. In these cases, working with a psychiatrist who has experience supporting individuals through grief can be beneficial.

How do psychiatrists approach treatment for grief?
Because there are no specific medications or therapy type designed solely for grief, treatment typically begins with a thorough assessment of an individual's current symptoms and circumstances. Based on this evaluation, a psychiatrist may recommend a personalized treatment plan. This could include the prescription of medication, such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a type of antidepressant that may help regulate mood during the grieving process. Psychiatrists may also incorporate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients examine how their thoughts about loss contribute to emotional distress, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting painful emotions and identifying coping strategies that align with one's personal values and long-term goals.

How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief support?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief, individuals can use the Psychology Today provider directory, which allows users to filter by therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, or shared identity characteristics, such as gender. When reaching out to a potential provider, it can be useful to ask about their experience working with grief, how they approach treatment planning, and whether they offer both medication management and therapy. Practical considerations such as office location, telehealth availability, and insurance coverage should also be considered to ensure a good fit.