Psychiatry in Warwick, Rhode Island Kelly Baxter, Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Baxter, a Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate psychiatric medication management for adults and seniors across Rhode Island. She works collaboratively with patients to better understand their mental health concerns while creating personalized treatment plans that support emotional wellness, daily functioning, and long-term stability. Kelly treats a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting individuals navigating complex or co-occurring mental health challenges. Kelly is particularly dedicated to helping patients who are experiencing mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and conditions that can significantly impact quality of life, relationships, and self-confidence. She understands that symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, emotional dysregulation, insomnia, or difficulty concentrating can affect every aspect of a person’s well-being. Through thoughtful medication management and patient-centered care, she helps individuals feel heard, informed, and empowered throughout the treatment process. Kelly also has experience supporting patients managing obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, sleep disorders, and post-partum depression and anxiety. Her clinical approach emphasizes respect, collaboration, and individualized care for adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Kelly has experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental disabilities, and patients recovering from head injuries. She values building strong therapeutic relationships and believes mental health treatment should be tailored to each patient’s goals, strengths, and personal experiences. Outside of her professional role, Kelly enjoys hiking, dancing, interior design, and treasure hunting. She appreciates activities that encourage creativity, movement, and discovery, and she values the balance these interests bring to her life. Her curiosity and appreciation for personal expression help shape the empathetic and supportive care she provides to her patients.