Kaleigh Robinson, NP

My story is like that of many patients at CIH. After struggling with both chronic pain and misdiagnosed health issues for over a decade, I found myself being shuffled through the conventional medical system, sent from provider to provider, not feeling understood, and not getting better. I finally found a functional medicine practitioner who took the time to listen to me, view my symptoms holistically, and help me make major improvements in my health. I’ve been interested in functional medicine ever since. I became interested in mental health through my understanding that being limited by medical conditions can affect how you feel, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. I also believe our fast-paced, stressful, modern lives work against our mental health, demanding we constantly spend our time on screens and working, instead of out in the daylight, moving naturally and spending time connecting to those we care about. On top of this, when first training in medicine I saw patients, even those experiencing mental health crises, waiting many months to get an appointment with a psychiatric specialist. I decided to focus on mental health to help ease this gap in access to mental health care.

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked for over a decade in international public health as a consultant for the World Health Organization and at non-profit organizations that partnered with ministries of health in Latin America, Africa, and Asia to reduce the burden of neglected tropical diseases. Though I love public health, I’ve found I enjoy working one-on-one with patients even more.

When I’m not working, I like to bike, dance, surf, read, see live music, travel (especially to Brazil), and do what I think we don’t get enough time to do anymore – just hang out with family and friends.

Location: Virtual

Education

- Masters of Science in Nursing, Johns Hopkins University

- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Purdue University

- Family Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University

- Masters of International Development, Public Health Focus, Tulane University

Clinical Interests

- Mental health/psychiatry

- Acute medical visits

What I Offer

I believe in listening to my patients’ experiences, meeting them where they are, and supporting them to meet their own goals. Though I can prescribe mental health medications, and do so when appropriate, I do not believe medication is the only solution. I instead work with patients to holistically develop mental health care plans based on what they feel comfortable with. Services I offer include:

  • Treatment of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, sleep issues, ADHD, stress management

  • Neurofeedback (remote/at-home), a non-invasive, neuroscience-based, personalized brain program that can train your brain to develop healthier patterns of activity, including

    improving mood, reducing stress, improving sleep, increasing concentration and mental

    performance, etc.

  • EEG Brain Health Scans to understand how your brain is functioning, giving you a window into levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue, concentration, depression, processing

    speeds, and other key mental health markers

  • Supporting your body’s own ability to synthesize and balance natural

    neurotransmitters

  • Vitamins, supplements or nutraceuticals for a more natural approach to depression,

    anxiety, insomnia and concentration

  • Therapy recommendations through CIH’s network of therapists

  • Prescription medications for mental health, including prescribing and managing

    psychiatric medications, if appropriate

What is a Psychiatric/Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)?

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice nurse practitioners trained to care for your mental health needs. Their scope of practice is similar to that of a psychiatrist – they can assess, diagnose and treat patients’ mental health conditions while maintaining a safe, collaborative and confidential environment. PMHNPs can prescribe medications for mental health, if appropriate. PMHNPs work with you to evaluate your symptoms and needs, partner with you to develop a treatment care plan, help you access additional resources, and evaluate your ongoing needs and treatment effectiveness.

Sean StewartMedical