What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.98
Bedside manner
5.00
“I can't recommend Pauline enough! She is incredibly kind and welcoming, which put me at ease immediately. I really appreciate how she explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and she took the time to address every single one of my concerns. I'm so happy to have her as my doctor!! if you're looking for someone professional, friendly, and genuinely helpful, you should definitely see her!”
MGLess than 1 month ago
“I can't recommend Pauline enough! She is incredibly kind and welcoming, which put me at ease immediately. I really appreciate how she explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and she took the time to address every single one of my concerns. I'm so happy to have her as my doctor!! if you're looking for someone professional, friendly, and genuinely helpful, you should definitely see her!”
MGLess than 1 month ago
About Pauline Kiragu
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Medication Management
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Depression
Mood Disorders
Adolescent Addiction / Substance Abuse
Insomnia
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Pauline Kiragu
As a compassionate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of nursing experience, I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders in diverse populations, including children, adults, veterans, including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and underserved communities
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $299 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 30 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Walden University, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1417449927
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.98
Bedside manner
5.00
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106 reviews
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Ms. Pauline is so professional made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions!!! Highly recommend her!
Less than 1 month agoCJ
Such an amazing person! She listened to everything I said so intently. I never felt judged at any point. I will be back
January 15, 2026Kayden B.Verified patientVideo visit
she listened to everything i had to say and seemed genuinely interested in helping me. really great experience.
March 13, 2026Initials hiddenVideo visit
Great session. Felt very understood. She got to know me and my history and was compassionate and helpful to what I needed.
December 15, 2025Sara E.Verified patientVideo visit
Listens to all your needs! Works with the patient to give them what they need. Really cares for her patient!
March 15, 2026Marcedalia F.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Kiragu is amazing! She listens and I can tell she genuinely cares about y wellbeing and progress.
Less than 1 month agoPY
I explained what was going on with me, and she immediately understood and listened to me. Genuinely helpful.
December 15, 2025Braden J.Verified patientVideo visit
Competent, Friendly and trustworthy and good hearted with no discrimination Ethic ,Color Gender, language etc
Less than 1 year agoEJ
She is very patient and considerate of how you feel. Very personable and comfortable to talk to.
Less than 3 months agoNT
Had a great experience. Very thorough and helpful, ready to help answer any questions I had.
Less than 1 month agoBS
Hands down the sweetest, most caring Dr I have ever met! I am so glad that I found her ??
March 13, 2026Rachael K.Verified patientVideo visit
Very professional, listened to me and addressed my problems. Overall I felt heard and comfortable talking to her
Less than 1 year agoCA
Comprehensive, thorough, feedback asked for, super-friendly and very professional . . .
February 6, 2026Troy F.Verified patientVideo visit
It was awesome and i was attended to quickly and Professionally. I would recommend her any time of day.
Less than 1 year agoDM
She is very kind and genuinely cares about her patients. Very speedy as well!
Less than 1 month agoMW
She was very kind, professional, and informative! I loved my visit with Pauline!
March 3, 2026Julia E.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Kiragu was very helpful and informative. I definitely recommend her services.
February 21, 2026Angelica M.Verified patientVideo visit
Pauline is amazing! So attentive and personable, couldn’t recommend more.
Less than 1 month agoJM
She was very helpful, listened, & seemed very knowledgeable. Also very sweet!
January 15, 2026Initials hiddenVideo visit
Had a great experience with this very compassionate and conscientious doctor!
January 8, 2026Shannon K.Verified patientVideo visit
Pauline is an excellent provider. Sh is very responsive, knowledgeable and compassionate.
Less than 1 year agoTY
Dr is a Great listener, i felt heard and understood. would recommend!
January 21, 2026Patsy M.Verified patientVideo visit
This provider works for my busy schedule and is so nice!!! 10/10!
February 12, 2026Initials hiddenVideo visit
Ms. Pauline was sweet, attentive, and genuinely cared! Highly recommend!
December 11, 2025Samantha L.Verified patientVideo visit
I can't recommend Pauline enough! She is incredibly kind and welcoming, which put me at ease immediately. I really appreciate how she explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and she took the time to address every single one of my concerns. I'm so happy to have her as my doctor!! if you're looking for someone professional, friendly, and genuinely helpful, you should definitely see her!
Less than 1 month agoMG
I can't recommend Pauline enough! She is incredibly kind and welcoming, which put me at ease immediately. I really appreciate how she explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and she took the time to address every single one of my concerns. I'm so happy to have her as my doctor!! if you're looking for someone professional, friendly, and genuinely helpful, you should definitely see her!
Less than 1 month agoMG
She is wonderful!
Less than 1 month agoST
It was a great experience
March 23, 2026Dan H.Verified patientVideo visit
Wonderful Psychiatrist! Highly recommend
Less than 1 month agoTC
Ms. Pauline is one of the best psychiatrists you could pick for yourself. She’s so kind and she listens to anything you have to say.
March 16, 2026Emma Ray P.Verified patientVideo visit
This doctor has been the best doctor I have ever been seen by. She listens intently, understands what I am struggling with and is the kindest doctor I have ever been seen by. I felt comfortable and safe with her and will always be grateful for her kindness towards me. Thank you doctor
March 13, 2026Alicia M.Verified patientVideo visit
You can tell Pauline genuinely cares for her patients, I feel heard and respected when speaking with her. She has gone above and beyond to ensure that I feel like I have a safety net to fall back on. I love having her on my care team, she’s been so helpful as I restart medications again.
Less than 1 month agoET
The visit I had was great she had the best disposition and really cared about what I am going through. That is very rare you can tell she loves her job not for any reason but helping her patients. Thank you for the great visit.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
She’s really kind and a great listener. I appreciated her sending me more information on the medications I’ll be taking. A great doctor (:
March 9, 2026Initials hiddenVideo visit
She was so nice and sweet!
March 5, 2026Jiyoung A.Verified patientVideo visit
This was a pleasant experience for my first time.
March 2, 2026Ayanna P.Verified patientVideo visit
She’s wonderful! Takes her time to listen you.
Less than 3 months agoKG
100% would recommend. ACTUALLY CARES. ACTUALLY LISTENS. Takes the time to figure out YOU. What YOU need, takes everything in to considering even if it takes more time. Amazing, I literally feel so lucky to have found her. :’)
March 1, 2026Thomas Z.Verified patientVideo visit
Pauline is currently helping me with anxiety and I already feel positive effects of our meetings on my day to day! She is very nice and makes me feel comfortable to share my personal goals and how I am feeling. I Highly recommend!
Less than 3 months agoJW
Dr.Kiragu, is very professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about getting me on the road to a healthy mental wellbeing. She doesn’t decide everything for you she listen to your input as well. Your mental health will not slip through the cracks with Dr. Kiragu. Deciding to take charge of my mental health was one of the best decision I ever made and I couldn’t have chosen a better Doctor to help me on my journey, finding Dr. Kiragu was like find a needle in a hey stack. I highly highly recommend her. Thanks again Dr. Kiragu and see you on our next visit??
February 28, 2026Kimla B.Verified patientVideo visit
She was concise and to the point. She asked the right questions and listened fully. She understood the nuance to my specific situation and helped me out in a timely and efficient manner.
Thank you again!
February 27, 2026Sarah M.Verified patientVideo visit
I felt seen by her and like she genuinely cared about me and the things that I had to say. It's been a while since I've felt like a mental health provider has been this caring and kind on the very first time meeting.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Pauline is a very professional, helpful, insightful mental health caregiver and she has been very supportive through my 3 visits with her thus far. I appreciate her willingness to jump in and help a new patient in need. Thank you and I highly recommend seeing Pauline!
Less than 3 months agoAC
I had my first visit with Dr. Pauline Kiragu- She is warm, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. She made me feel comfortable right away and asked thoughtful questions to truly understand my history and needs rather than rushing through the appointment. Her bedside manner is excellent, and I feel confident in the care and treatment plan moving forward.
February 13, 2026Katherine R.Verified patientVideo visit
I’ve had great appointments with Pauline, I can tell she truly cares about my well being and wants to help me. If you’re looking for treatment I would definitely recommend Pauline!
Less than 3 months agoMM
I had the best experience for my initial visit. Not only did I feel heard, but the wealth of knowledge with this provider was unbelievable. She’s humble, polite, compassionate and very kind hearted. I highly recommend. I will be back over and over again. What a blessing in these current times. We need more like her.
Less than 3 months agoPJ
My appointment with Pauline was wonderful. You can tell she cares. She was very kind and attentive and because of that I did not feel rushed or just a number to her. She was very knowledgeable and made it easy to get the care I needed. Will be going back :)
February 10, 2026Initials hiddenVideo visit
Pauline is amazing. She is very patient, kind and thoughtful. From start to finish, our appointment was great and so needed. She really takes her time listening and offering solutions. 10/10 experience and I look forward to speaking with her again.
February 5, 2026Alecea P.Verified patientVideo visit
Professional and compassionate.
February 5, 2026Robert G.Verified patientVideo visit
Ms. Kigaru was very professional and insightful. I would definitely recommend her services. She made sure to throughly go through any concerns I may have.
Less than 3 months agoAM
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What practice does Pauline Kiragu work with?
Pauline Kiragu works with Joyspot Psychiatry.
What are common reasons for patients to see Pauline Kiragu?
Pauline Kiragu frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Pauline Kiragu on their profile.
What languages does Pauline Kiragu speak?
Pauline Kiragu speaks English.
How do patients rate Pauline Kiragu in reviews?
106 patients have reviewed Pauline Kiragu. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.98/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.