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Holly Kent

MSN, PMHNP-BC
She/her/hers

Licensed in: Kentucky

Focus areas: students (18+), seniors, and new or expecting parents

Education: Northern Kentucky University

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Holly, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 6 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across Kentucky, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, burnout, and depression. My Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatry was completed at Northern Kentucky University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care.

As a psych NP, my background includes treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, which supports a comprehensive and individualized approach to care.

I utilize a holistic and compassionate approach to mental health treatment.

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • appreciate soft, steady, calming energy
  • want more steadiness in your day-to-day life
  • are trying to break old patterns that drain you
  • want support making sense of your emotions
  • hope to feel less overwhelmed when things get stressful

Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Bipolar disorder Burnout Depression Life coaching Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Trauma Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychiatric Evaluation Medication Management Psychodynamic Client-Centered Therapy

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare

Reviews

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“She was very kind and understanding.”

— J. W.

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“Listened very well and was very understanding and easy to talk to.”

— L. H.

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“Very engaging and attentive with a well-paced conversation.”

— J. D.

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“I felt very comfortable.”

— C. L.

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“Excellent first appointment, I felt heard and understood.”

— M. W.

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    How to Grow Through Life Transitions, Not Just Go Through Them

    Change can be exciting, overwhelming, or a bit of both—but even in the hard times, with the right perspective and a few supportive practices, you can grow through it.

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    ADHD and Me: How I Learned to Embrace My Differences

    Holly Kent, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lavender, shares her personal experience living with ADHD and reflects on how traits often seen as challenges can also be meaningful strengths worth embracing.

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