Abigail Christensen, MSN, APRN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
My specialties:
- Child and teen psychiatry
- Psychiatry
Professional interests:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- ADHD
- Behavior Disorders
- PTSD
- Medication management
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and treat children and adolescent. I have professional interest is anxiety disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, behavior disorders, PTSD, and medication management. : I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Practice philosophy: To provide thorough and comprehensive assessments and diagnosis of children and teens. To work with parents and children to develop an agreed upon treatment plan. To help families weigh the pros and cons of psychiatric medications. I believe psychiatric medications can help establish a sense of balance and wellness in one’s life when used appropriately.
I am passionate about: providing trauma informed care and meeting patients at their current level of functioning. I believe in a collaborative approach and welcome information from teachers, parents, and therapists.
If I wasn't a provider, I would be a: school teacher.
My patients have taught me: that each every patient and family is unique and to take time to listen to his or her story.
I enjoy the challenge of medicine because: there is always more to learn and I love being able to teach my patients and their families about their options when deciding on medication treatment.
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- PMHNP-BC
Board-certified specialties
- Child and teen psychiatry
- Psychiatry
Personal interests
- Camping
- Hiking
- Spending time with family and friends
Educational institutions
- University of North Dakota
- The College of Saint Scholastica
Memberships
- America Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
- Yellow Brick Road Adolescent Group Home Board Member
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
