Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 178 ratings

Krista Pembroke

PMHNP, 3 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Intelligent

About me

Hi there! I provide psychiatric therapy and medication management. I have years of experience managing complex patients as part of a treatment team while working in acute psychiatric units and hospital settings in Hampton Roads, VA and Florida. I treat ages 6 and older and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. I have special interest in treatment resistant depression and innovative treatments for such, including Spravato and ketamine.

Get to know me

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

In our initial session, I will obtain your personal history and the challenges you're presently facing. Together, we'll craft a personalized treatment plan to your unique needs to get you feeling better, sooner.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I approach each individual with an open mind, recognizing the complexity of human experiences. I stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic modalities to provide the highest standard of care.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I treat clients age 6 and older. I treat a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and trauma-related conditions. I am trained to diagnose and manage various psychiatric conditions through a combination of therapy, medication management, and other evidence-based interventions tailored to each individual's needs.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

ADHDBipolar DisorderChild or AdolescentObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into my practice as a fundamental tool for helping patients overcome various mental health challenges. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 178 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

August 12, 2025

Seeing her for Depression/Anxiety/Panic attacks. First meeting was great. She has provided some options for my care which sound promising. She listened and made sure my questions were answered, I look forward to our next meeting

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Krista

June 18, 2025

Krista is awesome. She is thorough, very warm, friendly and very down to earth.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Krista

June 11, 2025

I’ve been seeing Krista for over two years and always have a great experience. She’s knowledgeable, communicative, and easy to talk to. Krista takes the time to listen and makes sure I feel supported and informed. I highly recommend her.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Krista