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Medication management that looks beyond the prescription.
The most useful medication plan begins with understanding the person taking it. Kirsten considers symptoms, past response, side effects, health history, daily life, goals, and other factors that may influence treatment.
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation.
Prefer to talk first? Call 630-454-1490.
What thoughtful medication management includes
- Reviewing past medications and outcomes
- Discussing expected benefits and possible side effects
- Monitoring response over time
- Making changes collaboratively
- Keeping the plan as simple and effective as it can be
- Coordinating with other medical and mental health providers
Kirsten’s approach
Looking at the whole person
Symptoms do not exist in isolation, and neither does treatment. Kirsten considers the parts of daily life that shape how a person feels and how a medication plan is likely to work. She is trained in CBT, DBT, supportive, and person-centered therapy, and these approaches may be incorporated into visits or coordinated with a patient’s therapist.
Factors considered in your plan
- Sleep
- Nutrition
- Stress
- Physical health
- Hormonal or developmental context
- Therapy and support systems
- Substance use
Laboratory work and genetic testing
Kirsten incorporates genetic testing and laboratory work into her personalized approach, helping her evaluate medication response, physical-health factors, and the complete clinical picture. Testing is considered together with clinical history, symptoms, prior response, and professional judgment.
“She develops treatment options based on my specific symptoms, not just based on a text book diagnosis.”
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Frequently asked questions
You do not have to figure out the next step alone.
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation to learn whether Kirsten’s practice is the right fit for you or your family.
Prefer to talk first? Call 630-454-1490.