Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
IL
4.86
“She is absolutely the best ! I felt I was talking to a friend I was able to open about all my issues I have been dealing with in the past year, she gave me the motivation for me to embrace this New year with new perspectives and hope . And the best is that she will follow up which my previous psychiatrist never did it was all about refilling my meds in a 5 min consultation..She is my answered prayers!!”
Damaris O.January 5, 2026
Highly recommended
91% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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“She is absolutely the best ! I felt I was talking to a friend I was able to open about all my issues I have been dealing with in the past year, she gave me the motivation for me to embrace this New year with new perspectives and hope . And the best is that she will follow up which my previous psychiatrist never did it was all about refilling my meds in a 5 min consultation..She is my answered prayers!!”
Damaris O.January 5, 2026Video visit
“She was very kind and took her time talking to me and really listened. In my current state of mind, it’s exactly what I needed— someone to listen and care.”
Michelle R.September 14, 2025Video visit
About Kari Koster
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
Female
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Kari Koster
Congrats, you've found a Blossom Health provider! You're in good hands-we are the premier mental health clinic combining the latest therapy methods with responsible, targeted medications to help our patients reach their goals faster and more effectively. Our clinical team is composed of only the highest quality physicians and nurse practitioners, all licensed and board-certified. Many of our providers have advanced training, including education from institutions such as Rush University Medical College and Master's degrees in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
We accept all major commercial insurance plans and will get you the care you need within days. After you book your appointment, you'll receive an email to complete your intake process with us and gain access to your patient portal account. We look forward to seeing you!
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Rush University Medical College, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1952693731
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
4.88
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It's been very hard for me to find a mentla helath provider who actually understands my needs until I spoke with Kari
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Kari made me feel like there was hope after struggling with my mental health for so long
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unsure. very tired of going for treatment of one of my conditions that i have diagnosis for and being addressed and handled as such only then to bring up symptoms of an existing comorbidity/condition and for that condition to be the main focus. bedside manner was fine but i felt unsatisfied with her reasoning of immediately prescribing a brand name medication for one condition when i had came in specifically looking for another specific treatment that affects my daily life more consistently and much worse.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Great help. Honest listener
February 9, 2026Kevin T.Verified patientVideo visit
She is absolutely the best ! I felt I was talking to a friend I was able to open about all my issues I have been dealing with in the past year, she gave me the motivation for me to embrace this New year with new perspectives and hope . And the best is that she will follow up which my previous psychiatrist never did it was all about refilling my meds in a 5 min consultation..She is my answered prayers!!
January 5, 2026Damaris O.Verified patientVideo visit
She was very kind and took her time talking to me and really listened. In my current state of mind, it’s exactly what I needed— someone to listen and care.
September 14, 2025Michelle R.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Koster was very attentive, helpful, pleasant, engaged, and kind. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with mental health,
September 6, 2025Dylan S.Verified patientVideo visit
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Kari left me feeling much better
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Frequently asked questions
How soon can I make an appointment with Kari Koster?
Generally, Kari Koster has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kari Koster's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kari Koster?
Kari Koster frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kari Koster on their profile.
44 patients have reviewed Kari Koster. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.