Kassandra Ransom
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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 ​At Health Allies Counseling, we know that medication decisions are personal. That's why we offer two different paths to prescriber support — each grounded in a different philosophy of care. Understanding the difference can help you choose the provider who feels right for where you are today.​

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Kassandra Ransom, PMNHP

 

Kassandra is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. PMHNPs are trained specifically in psychiatric diagnosis and medication management, using conventional pharmacology as a primary tool alongside a holistic understanding of a client's psychological, biological, and social needs.
 

Her approach may include:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis

• Medication management for conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more

• Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of psychiatric medications

• Coordination with your therapist for integrated care
   

Kassandra may be a good fit if you:

• Have moderate-to-severe symptoms that are significantly impacting daily life

• Have a diagnosed condition (like bipolar disorder or ADHD) that typically benefits from medication management

• Want a provider whose primary focus is psychiatric medication

• Are already taking psychiatric medication and need ongoing management or adjustment

 

Dr. Kaitlynn Bronte, ND — Naturopathic Medicine​

 

Dr. Bronte approaches mental health through a naturopathic lens: treating the whole person, not just the symptom. Naturopathic medicine looks at how nutrition, sleep, movement, gut health, hormones, and lifestyle factors interact with mood, anxiety, and stress — and often starts by addressing those foundations before introducing pharmaceutical medication.
 

Her approach may include:

• Nutritional and lifestyle assessment

• Botanical and supplement-based support

• Addressing underlying physical contributors to mental health symptoms (thyroid, hormones, nutrient deficiencies, etc.)

• Collaborative planning that may still include conventional medication when appropriate
   

Oregon naturopathic physicians hold one of the broadest prescriptive scopes of any state — Dr. Bronte is licensed to prescribe most pharmaceutical medications when clinically indicated. The distinction isn't "medication vs. no medication" — it's where she starts and how she builds a treatment plan. 
 

Dr. Bronte may be a good fit if you:

• Want to explore nutrition-, lifestyle-, or supplement-based approaches before considering medication

• Have mild-to-moderate symptoms and want a more gradual, whole-body approach

• Are curious whether physical health factors (sleep, gut health, hormones) may be contributing to how you feel

• Feel hesitant about medication and want a provider who will walk through non-pharmaceutical options first
   

Not Sure Which to Choose?

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You don't have to get this exactly right on your own — both providers work closely with our clinical team, and it's common for a plan to evolve over time (for example, starting with Dr. Bronte's approach and later adding Kassandra's support, or vice versa).

As a general guide:

• Curious, cautious, or want to try non-medication approaches first? Dr. Bronte is a great place to start.

• Dealing with more severe symptoms, a diagnosed psychiatric condition, or currently in crisis? Kassandra's medication-focused expertise may get you relief faster — and is the safer starting point when symptoms are significant.
   

If you're ever in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) right away rather than waiting for an appointment.

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Still unsure? Reach out to our front desk — we're happy to help match you with the right provider based on a quick conversation about what you're looking for.

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