What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.79
Average wait time
1.00
Bedside manner
1.00
About Karen Trutsch
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Karen Trutsch
"Karen Trutsch, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare. She specializes in treating adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Karen brings a collaborative, patient-centered approach to each session's empowering individuals to better understand their diagnoses, build life skills, and take an active role in their recovery journey.
Karen draws on her diverse background, which includes experience in substance use detox and rehab, military readiness, and regulatory safety reviews. She believes in tailoring care plans to each patient's unique lifestyle and challenges, and often collaborates with other providers to ensure comprehensive support. Outside of her clinical work, Karen enjoys walking in nature, boating, and spending quality time with her family." Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment. During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.
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Popular visit reasons
Behavioral Therapy
Medication Review
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Behavioral Therapy
Medication Review
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chatham University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Herzing University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1801238324
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
1.00
Bedside manner
1.00
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April 4, 2026Kelly P.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Karen Trutsch work with?
Karen Trutsch works with Brightside Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Trutsch?
Karen Trutsch frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Trutsch on their profile.
What languages does Karen Trutsch speak?
Karen Trutsch speaks English.
How do patients rate Karen Trutsch in reviews?
19 patients have reviewed Karen Trutsch. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 1/5 rating for bedside manner and a 1/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.