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Karen Trutsch

Karen Trutsch

Nurse Practitioner
Offers Online Sessions
Female
Karen Trutsch, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare. She specializes in treating adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Karen brings a collaborative, patient-centered approach to each session—empowering individuals to better understand their diagnoses, build life skills, and take an active role in their recovery journey.

Karen draws on her diverse background, which includes experience in substance use detox and rehab, military readiness, and regulatory safety reviews. She believes in tailoring care plans to each patient’s unique lifestyle and challenges, and often collaborates with other providers to ensure comprehensive support. Outside of her clinical work, Karen enjoys walking in nature, boating, and spending quality time with her family.
Who might be a good fit for Karen ?
Those coping with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges or pursuing personal growth in managing conditions like anxiety and depression may find Karen Trutsch’s approach to be well-aligned. She emphasizes a collaborative, patient-centered process that helps individuals build life skills and engage actively in their recovery, often tailoring care to fit each person’s unique situation.

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