Dr. Kurt Kristiansen, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified

Dr. Kurt Kristiansen initially began his career in medicine as a post baccalaureate Registered Nurse, graduating with his BSN in Nursing from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, initially working in both Neuro and Cardiac ICUs. To be able to counsel and support patients further, he studied to become a Nurse Practitioner, gaining his doctorate - PMHNP - from The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
Because Dr. Kristiansen has seen such a wide variety of patients as both a critical care nurse and psychiatric nurse practitioner, he is able to provide comprehensive care and treatment to patients. He understands that mental health struggles can be just as serious as a physical injury, and he desires to help each and every one of his patients overcome their difficulties.
Dr. Kristiansen is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental environment for each of his patients, cultivating a relationship where the patients feel secure to voice their feelings and concerns, regardless of their struggles. He is a compassionate, understanding, and sensitive listener who is dedicated to finding solutions which will help patients live healthy, happy lives.
Dr. Kristiansen offers treatments for adults for Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Trauma & PTSD, and Substance Use Disorders.

BA, European History - 2011 - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

BSN, Nursing - 2013 - Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY

DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - 2018 - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Psychiatric Services

Assess, Diagnose, Treat

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. PMHNPs are qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat these disorders using psychotherapy, medications, and other interventions.

Telepsychiatry

Virtual Appointments

Telepsychiatry is the process of providing health care from a distance using technology like videoconferencing. Video-based telepsychiatry helps meet patients' needs for convenient, and readily-accessible behavioral health services. We deliver care through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Robust evidence has demonstrated that telepsychiatry leads to improved clinical outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction.