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Psychiatry in Overland Park, Kansas Karen Pulcher, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 3-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Karen Pulcher, Nurse Practitioner

Karen Pulcher, MS, PMHNP-BC

Specializes In:

Autism: generally independent
Bipolar Disorder
Childhood behavioral issues
Intense mood changes
School behavioral issues
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Karen L. Pulcher, PMHNP

Karen L. Pulcher is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Kansas who has been practicing since 2018.

Karen provides empathy, compassion, caring and understanding for the youth and the parent or guardian experiencing life related stress. She has been treating youth ages 7-18 for the last 4 and a half years with psychiatric and behavioral health issues. Karen’s experience and success with youth and families enables her to provide individualized, insightful, validating mental health care for the suffering adult.

In her free time, Karen enjoys local professional sports (Chiefs and Royals), gardening, reading, music, and boating.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Intense mood changes
  • School behavioral issues
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • First responder stress
  • Gambling
  • Gender affirming evaluations
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Washburn University

  • University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC)

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Please call us at 913-210-2019 to schedule an appointment with Karen Pulcher.

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See what our patients are saying about Karen Pulcher

The reception staff was very cordial and when I was finished they were quite good abt getting my return visit set up according to how Karen had requested. Karen is an excellent provider. I feel she accesses an issue & helps one processes thru it for an acceptable solution. I appreciate that a lot. She is also helpful w/meds & possible interactions of them.
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Me A.

Me A.

Apr 14, 2026
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I’ve had an amazing experience working with Karen. She’s extremely attentive and thoroughly listened during my intake as I expressed frustration finding the right medication in the past. Intake and billing has been easy to navigate. Some trouble getting my RX to get sent in correctly to my pharmacy but absolutely no complaints other than that.
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Lea-Suzanne A.

Lea-Suzanne A.

Mar 24, 2026
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Wow - I have been going years with a disorder, undiagnosed and scared to ask! Karen was resourceful, knowledgeable, and extremely educational. She was quickly able to determine a root cause, and create a stratagem to help mitigate the diagnosis. Completely excited to have a fresh outlook on life !
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Paul

Paul

Apr 01, 2024
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My experience was awesome. I had a very good app't & as I was leaving I became severely hypoglycemic. They helped me so I didn't have to go out to my car for food & were not upset I needed time for the food to work, taking up waiting room space. They were just FANTASTIC!!!
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Susan V.

Susan V.

Jul 10, 2025
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Karen has been amazing. I have had a difficult time finding the right fit since moving to the area. She is really paying attention to my medication and is knowledgeable about interactions and can advise on any foreseeable problems.
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Amelia R.

Amelia R.

Nov 26, 2024
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The nurse practitioner listened to how I was progressing and adjusted my medication. She was very attentive and has a good heart ❤️. She cares about her patients needs and addresses the issues. Thank you 🙏🏼
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William R.

Mar 05, 2026
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