Tracy King, PMHNP

Staff Nurse Practitioner
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Medication Management
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma

Education and training

  • The Ohio State University College of Nursing Master of Science (MS)

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Tracy King, PMHNP

Tracy King is a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner who's all about helping people navigate their mental health journeys. With a master's degree in science from The Ohio State University, she's board-certified (PMHNP-BC) and has experience working with individuals of all ages.

Tracy has worked in various settings with a wide variety of mental health issues. She's driven by a strong desire to serve those in need, and she takes pride in offering trauma-informed, evidence-based care that meets each person where they're at.

She strives to create an environment where patients feel supported, heard, and empowered. Tracy's ultimate goal is to help individuals build resilience, increase well-being, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Tracy's approach to care is rooted in the idea that the individual is the expert in their own life. She takes the time to listen, understand, and build genuine connections with her patients. Tracy is deeply curious about people's stories, and she works alongside her patients to create a care plan that's focused on the whole person.

Tracy King believes in a collaborative approach to mental health care, focusing on shared decision-making and treating the whole person. She is deeply committed to building strong therapeutic relationships, and her calm, positive demeanor, along with her easy-going communication style, helps foster trust and openness with her patients.

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Specialties
Medication Management
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
States
New York
Languages
English
Takes insurance
Virtual visits
years experience