New grad or not, mental health providers are often thrown into complex cases without enough preparation. From managing diagnostic uncertainty to treating underserved populations, the stakes are high, and support is limited.
In this episode, Kym talks with Claire Ellerbrock, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Stress Free Psych NP, about building clinical confidence, navigating the gray areas of mental health care, and creating systems that support better outcomes without burning out. Claire shares her diagnostic framework, charting tips, and lessons learned from nearly a decade in the field.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- How to assess, diagnose, and treat without rushing to prescribe
- Why structure matters when cases feel unpredictable
- The one-line documentation tip that saves time and confusion
- How Claire built her flagship Mental Disorders Crash Course
- What ADHD looks like in adult women and why it’s often missed
- Lessons learned from seven years of psych NP practice
- How to collaborate better with therapists and other providers
Connect with Claire Ellerbrock:
- https://courses.stressfreepsychnp.com/resources
- https://stressfreepsychnp.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/stressfreepsychnp/
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