Hi, I’m Katelyn.

I am a board-certified, lifespan psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with a decade of experience in mental health care, including the past four years practicing in this role. My clinical background spans a variety of settings, including Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital (adolescent and adult units), Connecticut Valley Hospital, UCLA’s Adult OCD Intensive Outpatient Program, and the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.

I value authenticity and take a compassionate, collaborative approach to supporting individuals on their mental health journey. As someone who is both neurodivergent and LGBTQIA-identifying, I strive to foster an inclusive and affirming space where all individuals feel seen, respected, and supported.

I have experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions with a focus on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.

I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Yale School of Nursing and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking, watching TV, art, good coffee, and spending time with loved ones.

Picture of psychiatric nurse practitioner, Katelyn Wirtz, smiling with the park with green trees behind her
a tabby cat standing on her cat tree staring at the camera

Meet my coworker, Rory.

She may make an appearance during telehealth sessions.

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.”  — Brené Brown