Kathryn Tarpey Balsamo

PMHNP, 25 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Direct

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself. When you're ready to leave the stress and discomfort behind, I’m here to guide you with compassionate, evidence-based care. While I believe in the power of lifestyle modifications to promote mental wellness, I also offer medication management when necessary to ensure a comprehensive approach to your care. Let’s take the first step together—schedule your session today and start your journey toward feeling better.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first session, we’ll begin with brief introductions and then explore the specific challenges you’re experiencing. This will allow me to develop a personalized plan for us to address in future sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

With 30 years of healthcare experience, I am equipped to guide you in uncovering the causes of your challenges and craft a personalized plan to help you achieve tangible and lasting progress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve adolescents and young professionals navigating challenges such as academic pressures, career uncertainties, and emotional well-being. I also specialize in working with individuals managing parenting concerns, helping them build stronger relationships with their children, and addressing the complexities of modern parenting. Additionally, I provide support during significant life transitions, guiding clients through changes with resilience and clarity.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

Grief

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 410 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436, Suite 204

Virtual

My treatment methods

Person-centered (Rogerian)

By maintaining a genuine, collaborative approach, I help clients identify their goals and develop personalized strategies to achieve mental wellness.

Supportive

In my PMHNP practice, I use supportive therapy to provide clients with a safe, consistent space to express their concerns and feel heard. I offer encouragement, validation, and practical guidance to help them manage stressors and build coping skills. By focusing on strengthening their existing resources and resilience, I help clients navigate challenges while fostering emotional stability and confidence in their ability to achieve their goals.

, 56 ratings

12 ratings with written reviews

August 1, 2025

Three sessions done. Im feeling better whether it's the medication, that things have changed, therapy or combination.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 3 with Kathryn

July 15, 2025

Kathryn Balsamo made me feel very comfortable early in our first visit. She was very easy to talk to and went over my basic health information. Within 15 minutes into our session it was as though I was talking with a friend that was giving me some positive encouragement realtive to my particular concerns. She was not coming from a place of judgement or criticism, just listening and trying to get to know me so she can help me with my issues. I am looking forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Kathryn

July 4, 2025

Kathryn has been one of the best psychiatric nurse practioners that I have ever been to. Knowlegeable and very friendly.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 4 with Kathryn