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Integrative Psychiatric Approach
At Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, brings her expertise as a master’s-prepared registered nurse, nursing faculty instructor, and health education consultant. She supports clients and students by bridging the worlds of healthcare and education, helping them navigate complex health, developmental, and mental health challenges with clarity and confidence. Katie works with individuals, families, and educational teams to provide practical strategies, compassionate guidance, and evidence-based support, emphasizing holistic care that addresses both emotional and functional needs.
Philosophy of Care
Katie believes that education and healthcare are most effective when they empower individuals through knowledge, empathy, and real-world application. Her approach focuses on building competence, confidence, and resilience, whether in the classroom, clinical setting, or community. She creates a supportive environment where clients and students can explore challenges safely, develop critical thinking skills, and take actionable steps toward improved well-being, learning, and life outcomes.
Education
Katie holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a Professional Educator License as a Certified School Nurse. Her advanced training equips her to integrate nursing practice with educational strategy, focusing on both student and client outcomes. She is dedicated to lifelong learning, staying informed on the latest research in nursing, mental health, and neurodevelopmental support.
Professional Experience
Katie’s experience spans emergency and trauma care, peri-operative nursing, fertility support, school health, and higher education. As a nursing faculty member, she is committed to preparing future nurses to become safe, competent, and compassionate professionals. Her teaching style is practical, student-centered, and supportive, emphasizing critical thinking, clinical readiness, and confidence-building.
In her work with schools and families, Katie provides guidance on IEPs, 504 plans, and student health accommodations, with a special interest in mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, and early identification of students with complex needs. She also consults and creates educational content designed to empower clients, families, and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about health and wellness.
Personal Inspiration
Katie draws inspiration from her experiences as a mother of five, a lifelong learner, and an advocate for honest conversations about health, trauma, resilience, and motherhood. Her personal journey informs her professional work, allowing her to connect authentically with students, clients, and families. She believes that sharing knowledge alongside empathy and lived experience can transform lives and create lasting impact.
Current Practice
At Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, Katie applies her expertise to support clients, families, and educational teams with guidance rooted in nursing, mental health, and developmental knowledge. She combines evidence-based strategies with practical insight to help individuals navigate complex challenges, build confidence, and achieve meaningful outcomes. Her goal is to educate, empower, and support others—whether in clinical care, educational settings, or life transitions—through a compassionate and integrative approach.
Servicios de Katie Krych, RN, PMHNP(c)
Enfoque de la atención
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Strengths-based, learner- and professional-centered guidance promoting resilience and academic confidence
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Collaborative strategies involving families, educators, attorneys, and other care providers
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Emphasis on empowerment, practical skill-building, and long-term educational success
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Support grounded in Dual Minds’ integrative, holistic approach to student and professional advocacy
Poblaciones atendidas
Tiene doble licencia como enfermera registrada en Illinois y Massachusetts y posee una licencia de educadora profesional con un respaldo de enfermera escolar certificada en Illinois.
Estudiantes pediátricos que enfrentan desafíos escolares y académicos
Estudiantes en edad universitaria, incluidos los estudiantes de enfermería, que necesitan planificación académica estructurada y apoyo.
Familias que buscan orientación y defensa de sus necesidades educativas
Estudiantes con dificultades en el funcionamiento ejecutivo que afectan el rendimiento académico
Abogados y profesionales del derecho que buscan orientación sobre estrategias relacionadas con la educación y el funcionamiento ejecutivo.
Apoyo &
Servicios de defensa
Asesoramiento y apoyo académico adaptado a estudiantes pediátricos y universitarios, incluidos estudiantes de enfermería.
Apoyo al funcionamiento ejecutivo para mejorar la planificación, la organización, la concentración y la finalización de tareas.
Revisión y orientación del IEP y del plan 504 dentro de los sistemas educativos
Estrategias para fortalecer las habilidades de estudio, el compromiso escolar y la confianza académica
Apoyo &
Defensa de la educación
Defensa educativa para estudiantes pediátricos y universitarios, incluidos estudiantes y profesionales de enfermería.
Apoyo con desafíos académicos, profesionales y funcionales.
Orientación centrada en la comprensión de las adaptaciones educativas, la planificación personalizada y la autodefensa.
