About Krista
Hi, I’m Krista—a psychotherapist that specializes in neurodivergence, trauma, and personality disorders. I graduated from Vandy with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022, and spent a lot of time specializing in areas that I felt most passionate about. Recently I was forced aggressively to join David here at Quirkiatry, which was an easy sell if you’ve ever met David or learned anything about the awesome work he does, even if it pains me greatly to compliment him. In my free time I do things like meditate, go on walks, and play a ton of nerdy video games like Everquest, Dota2, and sometimes Rust if I want to get my feelings hurt.
How I Might Relate to You
I’ve had a pretty rough path in life, going undiagnosed with ADHD and Autism for most of my life, which led to a ton of difficulties as you can imagine. There were so many things I didn’t know about the brain and psyche that I learned along the way while trying to figure out my own mental health. Everything started clicking into place in my psych undergrad, and then all of my education after really helped me understand. While I had to do this alone, my desire is to help others fast track their healing journey.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
My clients tell me they feel seen, safe, and understood. I show up as myself so you can too. You won’t be treated like a problem to fix—instead, we’ll explore how your brain works, what matters to you, and how we can make care feel collaborative and effective while helping you reach your goals.
I believe in shared decision-making, practical solutions, and building something sustainable together. No scripts. No shame. Just real, human support from someone who gets it.
Why Work with me
I’ve spent many years and many credit hours learning as much as I can so that I can help guide people in the way that I needed.
Credentials
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Autism Tennessee, Board of Directors
Nashville Psychotherapy Institute, Board of Directors
ADDNashville, Support Group Clinician
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, MS in Nursing
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, inpatient psychiatric training
Centerstone, outpatient psychiatric training
Vanderbilt Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, former RA
The Pennsylvania State University, PhD in English
JP Morgan Chase & Co., former Executive Coach
Services
Medication management
Neurodivergence Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD
Testing and assessment for adult ADHD and autism