Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 31 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders and 7 more.

Christy Cotner, DNP

PMHNP, 12 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Solution oriented
Warm
Intelligent
VirtualAvailable

About me

Many adults come to me after feeling dismissed, overmedicated, or unsure of their diagnosis. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years in healthcare, and my work focuses on getting the diagnosis right and building a clear, sustainable treatment plan. My background spans both psychiatry and primary care, so I look at the full picture not just symptoms, but medical contributors, stress patterns, and life context that often get missed in a 15-minute visit. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, complex mood disorders, adult ADHD, medication management, and second opinions when treatment has stalled or doesn't feel like it's working. If you've felt unheard, or like your current treatment plan isn't quite right, I'd like to help you find clarity and a path forward.

Get to know me

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

Our first visit is a comprehensive evaluation. We'll go through your history together prior medications, what's helped, what hasn't, and anything that may have been missed along the way. You'll leave with a clear diagnostic impression and a structured plan, so you understand not just what we're doing, but why. I don't make unnecessary medication changes. We move thoughtfully and intentionally, building a plan that actually fits you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Careful assessment and diagnostic clarity are at the core of how I practice. I value precision patients consistently tell me they feel more confident once they understand what's actually happening and why a specific treatment plan was chosen. I avoid reflexive prescribing. My focus is on building lasting stability, not chasing symptoms.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults who want a structured, collaborative approach to managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or complex mood symptoms.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression

Other specialties

ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Medication Management
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

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Serves ages

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Supportive

Careful assessment and diagnostic clarity are at the core of how I practice. I value precision — patients consistently tell me they feel more confident once they understand what's actually happening and why a specific treatment plan was chosen. I avoid reflexive prescribing. My focus is on building lasting stability, not chasing symptoms. Alongside medication management, I incorporate supportive therapy — helping you feel heard, reinforcing what's already working, and providing practical guidance as we move through treatment together.

, 31 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

August 24, 2026

Christy has been extremely helpful with my anxiety and depression. She has listened to my requests and been wonderful in her approach to helping me find what I need in order to feel better. Adding little challenges to adjust my thinking or pointing me in directions I may not have noticed without her. She is wonderfully accommodating in everything and I love how we work as a team to find what will help me feel better.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Christy

August 11, 2026

Such a wonderful provider very intelligent, authentic and easy-going.

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

July 28, 2026

I really appreciated the time she took to get to know me. She made me feel comfortable to open up. She really listens to my concerns and I am grateful to feel heard.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 2 with Christy