PMHNP, 10 years of experience
Dr. Kimberly Dexter is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner that is affiliated top teaching universities and has treated clients with serious mental illnesses at local community service board agencies and correctional facilities. She has presented speaking presentations at local, national, and international healthcare conferences. She has earned a total of six degrees in various fields of healthcare and graduated from George Mason University with a Doctorate of Nurse Practice Degree. She has over 10 years in mental health care experience in crisis stabilization, substance use services, in both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. She provides compassionate mental health care and listens to clients' concerns, desires and allows them to provide input in their treatment plan.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then complete a through detailed psychiatric evaluation that will provide information and details about specific challenges you're facing and the reason your are seeking treatment. This will help me create a tailored treatment plan for us to work through with follow-up medication management and psychotherapy sessions. I always ask clients to participate in medication selections.
My greatest asset as a provider is listening and helping clients determine what medications and services are best suited for their care.
I enjoy providing patient-centered medication management and psychotherapy services to adult clients who are have with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Substance Use (including opioid and alcohol addiction).
I use the person-centered care is approach to design treatment catering to your needs and treatment goals.
Utilizing faith based therapy incorporates the spiritual aspects and beliefs which will also guide treatment.
Motivational interviewing provides facilitate person growth and help rebuild self-confidence and self-worth.
Supportive care provide strength and encouragement when having difficulty with life stressors.
6 ratings with written reviews
August 12, 2025
I continue to thrive. Dr Dexter is an amazing support, Keeping me focused on what I need to be doing to stay on track. She is more than just medication management- she really cares so much more deeply. Very motivational.
July 29, 2025
I enjoyed how comfortable I felt opening up to her while she asked questions. She was very inviting, it was nice just talking about my job and how much I love doing what I do. I look forward to seeing my progress.
May 15, 2025
Dr. Kimberly Dexter is as genuine as they come. She truly wants what is best for her clients, even if it is tough to hear sometimes. I highly recommend Dr. Kimerly for any and all therapy needs! Thank you!