Krystal Donley

With a passion for empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves, Krystal Donley, PMHNP, brings a wealth of experience to her role at Desert View Counseling & Consulting. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Krystal offers a unique blend of medication management and psychotherapy, tailoring her approach to meet the specific life challenges and mental health needs of each individual.

Krystal's journey in healthcare is marked by a commitment to continuous learning and hands-on experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University, a master's in nursing education from Grand Canyon University, and a post-master's psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certificate from Maryville University. This extensive educational background is complemented by her rich clinical experience, including 10 years of bedside nursing in acute care settings and three years working with patients in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

At Desert View Counseling & Consulting, Krystal provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals aged six and up. Her expertise spans a wide range of mental health conditions, allowing her to offer personalized treatment plans that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication management, or other therapeutic approaches as needed. Krystal's practice is characterized by her ability to create a supportive environment where clients feel respected and understood.

While Krystal enjoys working with adults of all ages, she has a particular passion for helping children, adolescents, and their families. Her goal in these cases is to improve communication and overall life functioning within the family unit. For her elderly patients, Krystal brings a compassionate approach that acknowledges the unique challenges faced in later life stages.

Krystal's diverse background, which includes training new nurses in various hospital units such as medical/surgical, cardiac care, and neurointensive care, informs her holistic approach to mental health care. This comprehensive perspective allows her to address not just the symptoms but the whole person, considering how physical health, life circumstances, and mental well-being intersect.

At Desert View Counseling & Consulting, clients can expect a collaborative approach to their mental health care. Whether through in-person visits at the Phoenix or Peoria, Arizona locations, or via convenient telehealth appointments, Krystal is dedicated to supporting each patient as they work to overcome challenges, change ineffective behaviors, and move towards a more fulfilling life.