Start with the
full picture.
We’ll explore when anxiety shows up, what it disrupts, your health and treatment history, and what has helped—or hasn’t. You get space to tell the real version.
When your mind
won’t give you
a break.
You can be the person who gets everything done and still feel overwhelmed inside. There’s room to talk about that here.
Psychiatric care in Lubbock, Texas · Telehealth in Texas, New Mexico, Washington & Delaware
MORE THAN “JUST RELAX”Anxiety doesn’t
Anxiety doesn’t
always look
like panic.
Sometimes it looks like rereading a message five times before sending it. Lying awake after everyone else is asleep. Being the dependable one while quietly wondering how much longer you can keep this up.
Occasional worry is part of life. When it becomes difficult to manage or starts interfering with sleep, relationships, work, or daily routines, it deserves attention.
You don’t need to arrive with a diagnosis or have the perfect words. We can start with what you’re noticing and what you want to feel different.
The worry can be loud.
Or quietly exhausting.
In your thoughts
- Worry that is hard to turn off
- Feeling restless, irritable, or on edge
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
In your body and routines
- Tension or an unsettled stomach
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Fatigue that makes the day feel harder
- Changing plans to avoid situations that feel stressful
These experiences can have several causes. A thoughtful evaluation helps us understand what’s happening for you.
YOUR WHOLE CONTEXT MATTERSYour life.
Your life.
Your sleep.
Your season.
Anxiety care for women should make room for the life you’re actually living: caregiving, work, relationships, changing roles, and the pressure to keep everything moving.
During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes and disrupted sleep can contribute to anxiety. That doesn’t mean every new symptom is hormonal, or that you should simply tolerate it.
My approach is hormone-informed. We can talk about cycle patterns and midlife changes alongside your mental health history, medications, and daily stressors, and discuss coordination with your primary care clinician or OB-GYN when appropriate.
Read more about midlife anxiety ↗COLLABORATIVE, THOUGHTFUL CAREWe make a plan
We make a plan
with you.
Start with the
Talk through
your options.
Anxiety treatment can include psychotherapy, medication, or both. We’ll discuss options that fit your needs, including therapy referrals or coordination when appropriate. Medication decisions include a conversation about benefits, risks, and your preferences.
Keep the
conversation open.
Your questions and feedback matter. Follow-up visits give us time to discuss how you’re feeling, review tolerability if medication is part of your care, and consider changes together.
MEET YOUR PRACTITIONERYou stay in
You stay in
the driver’s seat.
I’m Kaitlyn, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management for women, with a collaborative approach that takes your questions seriously.
More about Kaitlyn ↗A starting point that feels doable.
A free 15-minute consultation is a chance to ask questions and discuss whether the practice is a fit. An evaluation gives us more time to understand your symptoms and consider next steps.
In-person care is available in Lubbock. For telehealth appointments, you must be physically located in Texas, New Mexico, Washington, or Delaware at the time of your visit.
View appointment options and fees ↗QUESTIONS ARE WELCOMEYou don’t have
You don’t have
to figure it out
before you come.
Do I need an anxiety diagnosis first?
No. You can schedule an evaluation to discuss what you’re experiencing. We’ll consider your symptoms and history rather than assuming everything has the same cause.
Will I have to take medication?
Medication isn’t automatic. We discuss options, your goals, and your concerns, and make decisions together. Psychotherapy can also be an important part of anxiety care.
Can we talk about perimenopause or cycle changes?
Yes. Those patterns can be part of our conversation. We’ll consider them alongside other contributors and discuss coordination with your medical clinicians when needed.
Can I have appointments online?
Yes, if you are physically in Texas, New Mexico, Washington, or Delaware during the appointment. In-person appointments are also available in Lubbock, Texas.
Reliable places
to keep reading.
- NIMH: Understanding generalized anxiety disorder
- ACOG: Anxiety during the menopause transition
- The Liminal Journal
For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health crisis in the U.S., call or text 988.