Addiction is a medical condition — not a moral failing. Kristin McKnight, PMHNP-BC combines medication-assisted treatment (MAT), psychiatric care, and behavioral therapy in a judgment-free integrated model that treats the whole person — including co-occurring mental health conditions.
📅 Book a Confidential ConsultationMedication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. Research consistently shows MAT is more effective than either medication or therapy alone.
Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Available via telehealth without a required in-person visit. Prescribed and monitored by Kristin McKnight, PMHNP-BC. Most insurance plans cover buprenorphine treatment.
Blocks the euphoric effects of opioids and alcohol, reducing cravings and the reward of relapse. Available as daily oral tablet or monthly injectable (Vivitrol). No risk of dependence.
Reduces post-acute withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness — which are common triggers for alcohol relapse. Works best when combined with counseling.
"You don't have to hit rock bottom to ask for help. Reaching out is the bravest thing you can do — and we'll meet you exactly where you are."
— Kristin McKnight, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
More than 50% of people with a substance use disorder also have at least one co-occurring mental health condition. Treating both simultaneously — rather than one at a time — is the evidence-based standard of care and produces dramatically better outcomes.
Depression is both a risk factor and a consequence of substance use. Treating both with medication and therapy dramatically improves recovery rates.
Many people use alcohol or benzodiazepines to manage anxiety. We address the underlying anxiety while safely managing withdrawal and dependence.
Trauma is one of the strongest predictors of addiction. Trauma-informed addiction care that addresses PTSD is essential for lasting recovery.
Untreated ADHD significantly increases addiction risk. Appropriate ADHD medication and behavioral strategies reduce relapse rates.
Mood instability and impulsivity associated with bipolar disorder increase relapse risk. Mood stabilization is foundational to addiction recovery.
Binge eating disorder and bulimia frequently co-occur with substance use. Integrated treatment addresses the shared impulsivity and reward-seeking mechanisms.