Karina Astigarrabia, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in nursing and a deep passion for mental wellness. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey to healing.

Karina’s background includes extensive experience in hospital settings, including Baptist Hospital, where she served as a Registered Nurse and later advanced to leadership roles such as Patient Care Supervisor. She earned her degree from Maryville University of St. Louis and completed her PMHNP training in outpatient mental health care, working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and more.

She believes in a compassionate, evidence-based approach that integrates medication management with supportive psychotherapy tailored to each individual’s needs. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Karina is committed to providing culturally sensitive care and building strong therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect.