Katherine Whitley

Katherine Whitley is a highly experienced Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who received her training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and has accrued 7 years of expertise in child and family psychiatric mental health NP in the Bay Area.

She specializes in providing a comprehensive range of psychiatric and mental health clinical services and holds a keen interest in mental health prevention and holistic, culturally sensitive treatment methods aimed at enhancing individual, family, and community mental health.

Katherine is committed to administering strength-based and recovery-oriented mental health care to individuals of all ages by collaborating with integrated, multidisciplinary teams. Her skill set includes formulating patient and family-centered mental health plans, adept clinical coordination, and effective problem-solving and communication skills in delivering nursing care to children and adolescents, particularly in camp settings.

Her educational background comprises a BA in Liberal Arts with a focus on Psychology from Bowdoin College, as well as BSN and MSN degrees in Lifespan Mental Health Nursing from UCSF School of Nursing, where she achieved a GPA of 3.63.

Throughout her career, Katherine has held various positions, including Nurse Practitioner at UCSF Medical Center, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Siyan Clinical Corporation, and Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurse II at McAuley Institute, St. Mary's Medical Center, among others. She has also been involved in roles such as Flu Shot Nurse, PMHNP Resident, Registered Nurse, and Clinical Research Coordinator in organizations like Fred Finch Youth Center, Through the Looking Glass at UCSF School of Nursing, Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camp, and Dana Farber, respectively.

Katherine Whitley's professional journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing mental health services, utilizing a range of clinical skills, and contributing to the well-being of individuals and communities through her dedicated practice.