Katelyn Shaffer, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Katelyn Shaffer, DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC, CARN-AP, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing care to patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Dr. Shaffer has taken on many roles as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has worked with patients across the lifespan in settings including outpatient psychiatry, acute inpatient care, research, and education. Working with adult patients in outpatient psychiatry has always been Dr. Shaffer’s primary interest and specialty. She is well-versed in treating an array of diagnoses, including mood-related challenges, anxiety-related challenges, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and trauma-related challenges. As a PMHNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Dr. Shaffer’s role is multifaceted, including medication manager, therapist, educator, and mental health advocate.

Dr. Shaffer was drawn to mental health care, mental health populations, and the need for increased visibility and more treatment options from the beginning of her nursing career. That interest led her to continue her education and earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University, and later her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilmington University. These accomplishments allowed her to pursue her passion as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Dr. Shaffer’s background includes strong clinical skills and a primary goal of making you an equal participant in your care. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), culturally sensitive, compassion-focused, and person-centered techniques into treatment. Dr. Shaffer’s approach uses evidence-based practices, with patient safety and the best possible outcomes at the forefront. Her role is to be an active participant and support for whatever goals you have for your treatment. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.