Sara Ballard, RN

Sara Ballard, RN

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
649 Chamberlaine Ave, Frankfort, KY
Sara Ballard, PMHNP, helps adults in Kentucky navigate complex mental health challenges with expertise, compassion, and personalized care. Through LifeStance Health, she provides medication management for adults across young adulthood, midlife, and later years, creating a supportive space where patients can stabilize symptoms, improve overall wellness, and regain control over their daily lives. Sara collaborates closely with each patient to develop treatment plans that address both immediate concerns and long-term mental health goals. Sara is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges that can arise during this transition and focuses on ensuring continuity of care, reducing risk of relapse, and promoting overall emotional stability. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and practical strategies to navigate ongoing mental health needs. In her broader practice, Sara treats conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, while also addressing post-partum depression, PTSD/trauma, and other complex mental health concerns. She serves men and women, including first responders, military members and veterans, and individuals with head injuries, tailoring care to meet the specific needs of these populations. Sara's approach to medication management prioritizes both efficacy and safety, supporting patients in achieving symptom relief and functional improvement. Outside of her clinical work, Sara enjoys practicing yoga, spending time outdoors, cooking, reading, and photography. These activities reflect her commitment to wellness, mindfulness, and balance in daily life.
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About Sara Ballard

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Couples Therapy
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sara Ballard

Sara Ballard, PMHNP, helps adults in Kentucky navigate complex mental health challenges with expertise, compassion, and personalized care. Through LifeStance Health, she provides medication management for adults across young adulthood, midlife, and later years, creating a supportive space where patients can stabilize symptoms, improve overall wellness, and regain control over their daily lives. Sara collaborates closely with each patient to develop treatment plans that address both immediate concerns and long-term mental health goals. Sara is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the unique challenges that can arise during this transition and focuses on ensuring continuity of care, reducing risk of relapse, and promoting overall emotional stability. Her approach is patient-centered, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and practical strategies to navigate ongoing mental health needs. In her broader practice, Sara treats conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, while also addressing post-partum depression, PTSD/trauma, and other complex mental health concerns. She serves men and women, including first responders, military members and veterans, and individuals with head injuries, tailoring care to meet the specific needs of these populations. Sara's approach to medication management prioritizes both efficacy and safety, supporting patients in achieving symptom relief and functional improvement. Outside of her clinical work, Sara enjoys practicing yoga, spending time outdoors, cooking, reading, and photography. These activities reflect her commitment to wellness, mindfulness, and balance in daily life.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder

Office locations

Sara Ballard, RN also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Kentucky (1 of 2)
649 Chamberlaine Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
LifeStance Health - Kentucky (2 of 2)
649 Chamberlin Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
1 of 2

Education and background

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Education and training

  • Northern Kentucky University, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1437986544

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Sara Ballard has 4 office locations in Frankfort, view full addresses on Sara Ballard's profile.

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Sara Ballard frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sara Ballard on their profile.

What languages does Sara Ballard speak?

Sara Ballard speaks English.

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