Kristen (Kristy) Fuller

Let’s be honest: most mental health bios are copy-and-paste, over-polished, and packed with language that sounds nice but doesn’t mean much. This isn’t that. I’m Kristen (Kristy) Fuller, PMHNP-BC — a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and former school psychologist. I work with real people, not buzzwords. I’ve practiced in emergency departments, inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, and school systems, which means I don’t deal in theory, toxic positivity, or performative wellness. I deal in real life — where mental health isn’t abstract and quick fixes don’t exist. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from the Yale School of Nursing, where I completed specialized training in psychiatric–mental health care across the lifespan. My clinical background includes extensive experience in the Yale New Haven Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Department and the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital’s Young Adult Inpatient Unit. In these settings, I developed deep expertise in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, substance use concerns, and complex, co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. I’m comfortable working with acuity, uncertainty, and complex situations where safety and stabilization are priorities — and I bring that same steadiness and problem-solving mindset to the challenges that come up in private practice. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I spent nearly a decade working as a school psychologist and mental health clinician in educational settings, emergency rooms, and community-based programs. That experience shaped how I practice today — with a strong foundation in developmental psychology, trauma-informed care, learning disabilities, behavioral assessment, and family systems. It also means I’m realistic about how mental health shows up in daily life, not just in an office. In my private practice, I provide individualized psychiatric medication management that’s thoughtful, careful, and adjusted over time — not rushed or one-size-fits-all. I have particular experience working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and substance use. Medication is used when it makes sense, not because it’s expected. I also incorporate practical tools from CBT and solution-focused approaches when they add value. Translation: meds when appropriate, conversations that actually go somewhere, and strategies that hold up outside the session. I have a low tolerance for mental health BS — including miracle cures, trend-driven diagnoses, and treatment plans that look impressive but fall apart in real life. If something isn’t helping, I’ll say so. If expectations are unrealistic, I’ll say that too — clearly, respectfully, and without sugarcoating. Progress, stability, and function matter more than appearances. I meet people where they are — not where they “should” be. You don’t need to perform insight, optimism, or motivation to get care here. I’m direct, grounded, and human, and I find people do better when their provider is honest, realistic, and engaged. I value transparency, straightforward communication, and humor when appropriate. If you’re looking for platitudes or someone to nod politely while nothing changes, this probably isn’t the right fit. If you want real talk, thoughtful medication management, and care that’s grounded in reality, we’ll likely work well together.