{"id":7073,"date":"2026-03-23T21:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?page_id=7073"},"modified":"2026-03-23T22:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:02:39","slug":"kary-krochko-aprn-dnp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/kary-krochko-aprn-dnp\/","title":{"rendered":"Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7073\" class=\"elementor elementor-7073\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f5f216 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f5f216\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25913ca2\" data-id=\"25913ca2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f40696f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f40696f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7f6f22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f7f6f22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Medication Management | Medical Marijuana Evaluations<\/h2><p><strong>Telehealth Across Connecticut<\/strong><\/p><h3><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23.webp 750w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23-8x12.webp 8w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23.webp\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-7076 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-7076\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23.webp\" alt=\"Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP\" width=\"276\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23.webp 750w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-23-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/noscript>Professional Overview<\/h3><p>Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP, is a highly experienced psychiatric provider with over 28 years of clinical experience across cardiology, acute care, and behavioral health. She provides medication management and medical marijuana evaluations for adults across Connecticut, helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.<\/p><p>Kary is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach and her ability to make complex medical information clear and understandable.<\/p><h3>A Holistic &amp; Integrative Approach to Mental Health<\/h3><p>Kary believes that mental health is deeply connected to physical health. Many individuals experience anxiety and depression alongside chronic pain or other medical conditions. Because of this, she takes an integrative approach that goes beyond medication alone.<\/p><p>Her treatment approach may include:<\/p><ul><li>Psychiatric medication management<\/li><li>Medical marijuana evaluations (when clinically appropriate)<\/li><li>Coordination with therapists and other providers<\/li><li>Referrals for chiropractic care, physical therapy, and acupuncture<\/li><li>IV vitamin therapy support when appropriate<\/li><\/ul><p>This comprehensive model supports both emotional and physical healing.<\/p><h3>Who She Works With<\/h3><p>Kary works with adults experiencing:<\/p><ul><li>Anxiety and chronic stress<\/li><li>Depression and mood challenges<\/li><li>ADHD and focus difficulties<\/li><li>Bipolar disorder<\/li><li>Chronic pain and related mental health concerns<\/li><li>Other mental health illnesses<\/li><\/ul><p>She is especially helpful for individuals seeking alternative or complementary treatment options, including medical marijuana evaluations as part of their care plan.<\/p><h3>Her Approach to Care<\/h3><p>Kary prioritizes building trust and understanding with each client. She takes the time to listen, assess, and develop personalized treatment plans that align with each individual\u2019s needs and goals.<\/p><p>Her approach is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in both clinical expertise and holistic care.<\/p><h3>Start Your Journey<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re ready to feel more balanced, supported, and in control of your mental health, Kary is here to help.<\/p><p><strong>Schedule an appointment today to get started.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Medication Management | Medical Marijuana Evaluations Telehealth Across Connecticut Professional Overview Kary Krochko, APRN-DNP, is a highly experienced psychiatric provider with over 28 years of clinical experience across cardiology, acute care, and behavioral [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7073","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - 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