Kenneth Kavanagh, PMHNP

Kenneth Kavanagh, PMHNP

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NY
Kenneth Kavanagh is board certified as both a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Adult Nurse Practitioner. His career has spanned 30 years, with the last 17 years devoted exclusively to psychiatry. Kenneth earned his Master's in Nursing from Massachusetts General Hospital and completed a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing at the University of South Florida. He integrates his knowledge of psychiatry and primary care into evidence-based medication management strategies. He also possesses a good working knowledge of alternative treatments and how to integrate them into more traditional approaches. When needed to enhance patient care outcomes, he frequently works collaboratively with psychotherapists, primary care providers, and medical specialists. Kenneth currently focuses on managing depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD, somatic disorders, OCD, and bipolar disorders. He has significant experience working with diverse groups, including urban and rural populations across socioeconomic spectrums, professionals and college students at all levels, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals confronting life stage transitions, and people living with chronic medical conditions. Kenneth's psychotherapeutic methods are diverse and evolve to meet collaboratively developed treatment goals. His interaction style is always empathic and respectful but can range from comforting and supportive to more directive and therapeutically confrontational strategies to maximize treatment outcomes, often with significant doses of humor throughout the therapeutic relationship.
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Excellent wait time
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.75

Bedside manner

5.00

About Kenneth Kavanagh

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kenneth Kavanagh

Kenneth Kavanagh is board certified as both a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Adult Nurse Practitioner. His career has spanned 30 years, with the last 17 years devoted exclusively to psychiatry. Kenneth earned his Master's in Nursing from Massachusetts General Hospital and completed a Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing at the University of South Florida. He integrates his knowledge of psychiatry and primary care into evidence-based medication management strategies. He also possesses a good working knowledge of alternative treatments and how to integrate them into more traditional approaches. When needed to enhance patient care outcomes, he frequently works collaboratively with psychotherapists, primary care providers, and medical specialists. Kenneth currently focuses on managing depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD, somatic disorders, OCD, and bipolar disorders. He has significant experience working with diverse groups, including urban and rural populations across socioeconomic spectrums, professionals and college students at all levels, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals confronting life stage transitions, and people living with chronic medical conditions. Kenneth's psychotherapeutic methods are diverse and evolve to meet collaboratively developed treatment goals. His interaction style is always empathic and respectful but can range from comforting and supportive to more directive and therapeutically confrontational strategies to maximize treatment outcomes, often with significant doses of humor throughout the therapeutic relationship.

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Areas of expertise

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Anxiety disorders
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Depression

Education and background

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Education and training

  • University of South Florida, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • Massachusetts General Hospital: Primary Care, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1699825919

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
5.00
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Kenneth Kavanagh frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kenneth Kavanagh on their profile.

What languages does Kenneth Kavanagh speak?

Kenneth Kavanagh speaks English.

How do patients rate Kenneth Kavanagh in reviews?

4 patients have reviewed Kenneth Kavanagh. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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