Mental healthcare that sees the whole you.
Psychiatric assessment, medication management and therapy for teens, adults and older adults who live in Michigan, over secure video from wherever you're comfortable.
Care for every stage of life.
Older teens
Care that starts in older adolescence.
Adults
Care through every stage of adult life.
Older adults
Care that continues through the aging years.
I value working with diverse communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of color, and those who have experienced interpersonal or systemic trauma.
Treatment built around you.
We work together on a plan that fits your needs and goals, and adjust it as you go.
Psychiatric assessment
A thorough evaluation of what you're experiencing, your history and your goals, as the foundation for your care.
Medication management
Prescribing and ongoing follow-up, with clear explanations and decisions we make together.
Individual psychotherapy
One-on-one therapy to build resilience, work through what's hard and move toward what matters to you.
Education
Understanding your diagnosis and treatment options, so you can take an active part in your own care.
Support across what life brings.
My clinical interests include anxiety and mood disorders, sexual health, ADHD, trauma and substance use.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Sexual health
- Substance use
- Identity & self-esteem
- LGBTQIA+ care
Hi, I'm Kendra.
I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. I prioritize creating a safe and affirming environment for every client, with a focus on person-centered care.
Using a combination of medication management, education and therapy, I partner with clients on treatment plans tailored to their needs, goals and long-term healing.
I aim for collaboration, transparency and shared decision-making, helping you weigh medication options while building resilience and self-compassion.
What to expect.
Book on Headway
Pick a time on my Headway page. Headway also handles insurance and billing.
Your first session
We'll go over your reasons for scheduling, your current symptoms, daily life, mental and physical health, and past care.
Build your plan
Together we create a plan that may include medication support, therapy, goal setting, mindfulness or lifestyle shifts.
Sessions are 60 minutes over Zoom. If you're prescribed a controlled substance, a yearly in-person appointment may be required.
Using your insurance.
Billing is handled through Headway. Add your insurance on my Headway page to see an estimate of your session cost.
Private pay is available if you don't have insurance, your plan isn't accepted, or you'd rather not use it. Medicare and Medicaid plans aren't eligible for private pay through Headway.
Questions about private pay or moving your care to Headway? Email kniemi@thecmhw.com.
Frequently asked.
Are sessions in person or online?
Sessions are online over Zoom. If you're prescribed a controlled substance, a yearly in-person appointment may be required.
Do I need to live in Michigan?
Yes. I'm licensed in Michigan and see clients who are located in the state.
Do you prescribe medication?
Yes. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide psychiatric assessment and medication management, and I also offer therapy.
How do I schedule?
Book a time on my Headway page. Headway also handles insurance and billing.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are 60 minutes.
Can I pay without insurance?
Yes, private pay is available through Headway. Medicare and Medicaid plans aren't eligible for private pay through Headway.
Do you work with teens?
Yes. I see clients from older adolescence through older adulthood.
Ready when you are.
Taking the first step can be the hardest part. I'm glad you're here.