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Kristine Donovan, PMHNP-BC

Kristine Donovan, PMHNP-BCKristine Donovan, PMHNP-BCKristine Donovan, PMHNP-BC

Expert mental health support for depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health conditions.



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Kristine Donovan, PMHNP-BC

Kristine Donovan, PMHNP-BCKristine Donovan, PMHNP-BCKristine Donovan, PMHNP-BC

Expert mental health support for depression, anxiety, ADHD and other mental health conditions.



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Young man hopeful mental health support will alleviate depression.

At Kristine Donovan, PMHNP-BC, our focus is on providing compassionate mental health care for individuals living with major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (PD), bipolar disorder (BD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), psychosis, and more. We combine medication management and psychotherapy to promote well-being, growth, and recovery. 


We know reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps. You don’t have to face it alone—we are here to listen, guide, and provide the support you need each step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re visiting Donovan Mental Health, simply return to the homepage—the first page you see when you arrive at donovanmentalhealth.com—and click BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. This will take you to Headway, an insurance-native platform designed to make scheduling your mental health appointments easy. Headway handles insurance verification, appointment booking, and communication all in one place, so you can focus on your care without administrative hassles.


You can create your own account on Headway to schedule your intake or consultation at a convenient time. If you prefer, you may leave your name, email, and phone number on my HIPAA-compliant voicemail at (323) 421-4882 or send your contact information via email to kristinedonovan@donovanmentalhealth.com. I will then create an account for you by invitation and assist you through the scheduling process.


Insurance verification usually takes about 3 to 5 business days. After verification, you can confidently book your sessions.

Once you’ve created your Headway profile and submitted your insurance information, insurance verification typically takes 3 to 5 business days. Headway may verify automatically or reach out to your insurance provider directly.


After verification, scheduling an appointment depends on my availability but usually can be booked within 24 to 48 hours.


I respond to inquiries within 24 hours during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) to assist with any questions or information needed.


Before your first session, you will receive secure intake paperwork through Headway. This paperwork collects important details like your medical and psychosocial history—plus all necessary consents, financial responsibility agreements, and practice policies. Completing these promptly ensures your appointment runs smoothly and efficiently.


In summary, from profile creation to attending your first session usually takes about 4 to 7 business days—3 to 5 days for insurance verification, plus 1 to 2 days to schedule the appointment slot.

 

We accept the following insurance plans to make care accessible and affordable for a wide range of clients:


  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna 
  • Magellan
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • United Healthcare/Optum (pending, please check back 10/1/25)
  • Oxford/Optum (pending, please check back on 10/1/25)

 

             Unfortunately, we do not currently accept Kaiser Permanente clients at this time. 


Since you are already on donovamentalhealth.com, you can easily verify if your insurance is accepted, get an estimate of session costs, and book your appointment as follows:


On this page, click BOOK AN APPOINTMENT, which will redirect you to my full Headway profile, Kristine Donovan - Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC | Headway. 


Once there, scroll down and click Get an instant price estimate. Here, you can upload images of your insurance card or enter your insurance details manually. This allows the system to check your coverage and provide an estimated session cost before booking.


Both options lead to the same Headway page and make it easy to confirm your insurance and book your appointment without leaving donovamentalhealth.com.

 

An intake session is the initial meeting between you and a mental health provider. It is designed to gather detailed information about your psychosocial background, medical and psychiatric history, current symptoms, and any prior treatments. This session helps the provider understand your unique situation, build rapport, and collaboratively discuss the best path forward for your treatment. Typically lasting about 60 minutes, the intake focuses on assessing your needs, setting treatment goals, and planning the next steps in your care.


Before the intake session, you will complete screening forms and assessments to provide important background information about your history and current condition. This preparation allows your provider to review your information in advance so that the session time can be dedicated to discussing your specific concerns and goals.


Medication is not always required. Whether medication is part of your treatment depends on your individual situation and symptom severity. Many people benefit from therapeutic approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which can be used alone or along with medication. Your treatment will be personalized, and you will play an active role in decisions to find the best approach that supports your mental health and wellness goals.

 

Follow-up appointments are generally scheduled about once per month, with adjustments based on your individual needs and treatment plan. Once symptoms and medication doses stabilize, follow-up intervals may extend to every three months, depending on the medication prescribed. This decision is always mutually agreed upon by both provider and client to support a collaborative care approach.

 

Clients experiencing mood instability, such as those with bipolar disorder, typically require more frequent visits to closely monitor symptoms and adjust treatment as needed. Similarly, clients tapering from benzodiazepines require gradual dose reductions with more frequent follow-ups to ensure safety and minimize withdrawal effects.

 

For clients prescribed ADHD medication, monthly follow-ups are indicated for both controlled and non-controlled treatment approaches until an optimal dose is achieved, and symptoms are stabilized. After stabilization, follow-ups may be scheduled every three months at the provider’s discretion. This policy is subject to change based on clinical judgment and individual client needs.


Additionally, if there are suspicions of diversion, misuse, or other safety concerns, the provider may increase the frequency of monitoring and follow-up visits accordingly.

Yes, if a client experiences significant side effects or urgent concerns, earlier follow-up appointments can be arranged beyond the scheduled plan to address these promptly.

This website is not intended to provide emergency care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 immediately, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988.

Yes. All communications through this website—including email, contact forms, and scheduling inquiries—are conducted via HIPAA-compliant systems designed to safeguard your privacy and protect your protected health information (PHI). These systems use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to ensure that your personal health information remains confidential and is accessed only by authorized personnel, fully complying with federal HIPAA regulations. 

No, the information on this website is not a substitute for professional care. 


This website does not establish a provider-client relationship. Kristine Donovan, PMHNP-BC, cannot be considered your healthcare provider solely through your use of this website.


A formal provider-client relationship is established only after both parties mutually agree to proceed with treatment, including the completion and signing of all applicable policies, procedures, and consent forms. This process ensures that there is a clear understanding of treatment goals, responsibilities, confidentiality, and financial agreements, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.


The primary purpose of this website is to provide general information about the mental health conditions treated by Kristine Donovan, answer common questions regarding scheduling and insurance, and securely receive inquiries. Additionally, this website connects you to Headway, a HIPAA-compliant third-party platform that facilitates insurance verification and appointment scheduling.


Kristine Donovan is a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California, authorized under state law and professional practice standards to perform psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and psychotherapy for adults. The information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Practice policies are subject to change, and clients will be notified promptly of any updates affecting scheduling or treatment protocols. 

About Us

Mental health practitioner, PMHNP, as she assists clients with mental health needs.

Kristine Pine Donovan is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles with over five years of dedicated psychiatric experience. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University Long Beach and has undergone extensive clinical training through internships and residencies in private practice as well as with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s HOME Program. In this role, she provided essential mental health support to adults facing severe and persistent mental health needs within the community. Additionally, Kristine has volunteered as a crisis counselor with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, where she offered support and direct crisis intervention through their 24/7 Suicide Prevention Center hotline for individuals in acute distress. 


Kristine specializes in delivering evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication management for adults aged 18 to 65 dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, tic disorder and other psychiatric conditions. Kristine employs various psychotherapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment—especially for LGBTQ+ and multicultural clients. Her focus is on empowering each individual to achieve their mental wellness goals through attentive, person-centered support.




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