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Laura Young, PMHNP

Laura Young, PMHNP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
12541 Foster St, Overland Park, KS
Laura Young is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, practicing since 2021 and is accepting new patients. Laura was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Her post high school education began at Kansas City Kansas Community College, obtaining her Associates of Science in Nursing in 2009 at the young age of 20 years old on a presidential scholarship awarded from high school. She then went on to working as a bedside nurse for over 12 years. Laura went back to college, obtaining her Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2018 while continuing to work at the bedside. She continued to excel in her career, being nominated many times for Daisy Nursing awards, obtaining her trauma nurse certification, and being a charge nurse in a trauma intensive care unit, along with responding to trauma activations in the emergency room. Laura found a passion for mental health along the way and decided to go to graduate school for her master’s degree and specialize as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. During those three years, she continued to work full-time in the intensive care unit. She was a frontline worker in the Covid pandemic, while still holding onto her passion of mental health. Laura completed over 800 hours of clinical time with social workers, therapists, and a psychiatrist, along with completing her nurse practitioner degree in August 2021 from Maryville University. She went on to achieve board certification in September 2021 and has been actively working in diagnosis and medication management since October 2021. Laura remains passionate about mental healthcare and is a major advocate for mental health in her community and beyond. In her free time, Laura enjoys the outdoors, and traveling with her husband and son, spending time with her parrots, watching Chiefs, Royals, and KU basketball games, and lives in the Kansas City area. "We must keep moving. If you can't fly, run; if you can't run, walk; if you can't walk, crawl; but
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.97

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Laura Young

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laura Young

Laura Young is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, practicing since 2021 and is accepting new patients. Laura was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Her post high school education began at Kansas City Kansas Community College, obtaining her Associates of Science in Nursing in 2009 at the young age of 20 years old on a presidential scholarship awarded from high school. She then went on to working as a bedside nurse for over 12 years. Laura went back to college, obtaining her Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2018 while continuing to work at the bedside. She continued to excel in her career, being nominated many times for Daisy Nursing awards, obtaining her trauma nurse certification, and being a charge nurse in a trauma intensive care unit, along with responding to trauma activations in the emergency room. Laura found a passion for mental health along the way and decided to go to graduate school for her master’s degree and specialize as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. During those three years, she continued to work full-time in the intensive care unit. She was a frontline worker in the Covid pandemic, while still holding onto her passion of mental health. Laura completed over 800 hours of clinical time with social workers, therapists, and a psychiatrist, along with completing her nurse practitioner degree in August 2021 from Maryville University. She went on to achieve board certification in September 2021 and has been actively working in diagnosis and medication management since October 2021. Laura remains passionate about mental healthcare and is a major advocate for mental health in her community and beyond. In her free time, Laura enjoys the outdoors, and traveling with her husband and son, spending time with her parrots, watching Chiefs, Royals, and KU basketball games, and lives in the Kansas City area. "We must keep moving. If you can't fly, run; if you can't run, walk; if you can't walk, crawl; but

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit

Office locations

Laura Young, PMHNP also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Kansas (1 of 2)
12541 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66213
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LifeStance Health - Kansas (2 of 2)
6265 Rock Chalk Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
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Education and background

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Education and training

  • Maryville University, Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (Bachelor's)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (Associate's)

NPI number

1689349243

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.97
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Laura Young's office located?

Laura Young has 4 office locations, including in Overland Park and Lawrence, view full addresses on Laura Young's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Young?

Laura Young frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Young on their profile.

What languages does Laura Young speak?

Laura Young speaks English.

How do patients rate Laura Young in reviews?

30 patients have reviewed Laura Young. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.97/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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