Kathryn Farishta

(she/her)

PMHNP, 4 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

I am a fellowship-trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of experience in behavioral healthcare. My compassion and dedication afforded me the honor of being selected as one of DFW's Top 100 Nurses of 2023. My education includes a Master of Science in Nursing from UTA and subsequent board certification from the ANCC. I have trained throughout the healthcare continuum including psychiatric emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and consult liaison services. *I am not currently accepting new clients seeking stimulant medications for ADHD*

Get to know me

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

My clients should expect to immediately feel that they have made a partner in their mental fitness journey. I believe that every individual deserves convenient, quality, and affordable mental healthcare and I want you to know that you are not alone. Self/Cash-Pay prices - Intake Assessment (new patient appointment): $250 - Follow Up appointments: $125 No show or late cancellations - No show or late cancellations (less than 24 hours prior to appointment) are subject to a no show/late cancel fee.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I manage and treat a wide range of mental health concerns including suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, and sleep disorders. I provide comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults incorporating medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modification.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Listening, problem-solving, safety planning, crisis resolution, suicidal thoughts, anxious/intrusive thoughts. I also provide genetic testing utilizing GeneSight to assist in medication selection and identification of gene-drug interactions or the MTHFR gene polymorphism.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I diagnose and treat individuals throughout the lifespan living with all mental health disorders.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

Addiction

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

, 339 ratings

19 ratings with written reviews

March 20, 2026

Kathryn is so encouraging. I feel seen and understood. All of my concerns are met with care and a collaborative, strategic plan forward.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Kathryn

March 17, 2026

I started the session out by stating that I wasn't a fan of therapy but by the end of the first meeting she had changed my mind! I look forward to our next scheduled appointment.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Kathryn

February 4, 2026

Kathyrn is the BEST psychiatrist I have ever seen! She is extremely caring, thoughtful, and explains things thoroughly. She really is the best and I feel extremely lucky to have her support.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Kathryn