Psychiatrist
Summary:Â Dr. Kristen Nygren is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience treating adults with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders. She has worked in private practice, hospital, and community mental health settings, including leadership roles in outpatient psychiatric care.
Dr. Nygren's approach can be best described as:Â Compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative. She integrates therapy and medication management to create individualized treatment plans that promote long-term wellness.
Working with Dr. Nygren, patients should expect:Â A thoughtful and personalized approach that includes comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. She values open communication and patient collaboration to ensure effective care.
She believes that the key to a good doctor/patient relationship is:Â Trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to improving mental health. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where patients feel heard and understood.
Dr. Nygren's areas of expertise include:Â Anxiety (including panic, generalized anxiety, social anxiety and OCD), depression, mood disorders including bipolar II and bipolar spectrum, PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), sleep disturbances/insomnia, and psychopharmacology.
She provides therapy and medication management for:Â Adults and seniors
