Psychiatry in Frankfort, Kentucky Christina Cotton, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Christina Cotton, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Christina Cotton, PMHNP, is committed to helping individuals navigate life’s mental health challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and personalized care. Serving patients across Kentucky, she provides medication management services to adolescents, adults, and seniors, partnering with each person to develop thoughtful treatment plans that align with their goals and lifestyles.
Christina specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma — conditions that often carry a heavy emotional and physical burden. She understands how these concerns can disrupt relationships, work, and personal well-being, and works alongside her patients to ease symptoms and promote emotional resilience. For those seeking a faith-based approach, Christina is pleased to incorporate Christian principles into care, offering a meaningful, integrated treatment experience when desired.
She is particularly passionate about working with individuals on the autism spectrum, those with developmental disabilities, and military veterans. Christina recognizes the unique mental health needs within these communities and is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized support that honors each person’s experiences and strengths.
Outside of her clinical practice, Christina finds joy in serving in the nursery and children’s ministry at her church and actively participates in community outreach initiatives, especially those aimed at supporting people facing homelessness. Her heart for service complements her professional work, reflecting her commitment to whole-person care.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicare
- Key Benefit Administrators
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellcare-Medicare
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Eastern Kentucky University
Professional
Richmond, KY, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Christina Cotton. You can also call 502-875-1685 to have someone assist you.
Christina Cotton generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 502-875-1685 to find out Christina Cotton's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Christina Cotton:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicare
- Key Benefit Administrators
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellcare-Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 502-875-1685 to see how we can help.
Yes, Christina Cotton is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Christina Cotton works at:
Yes, Christina Cotton does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Christina Cotton is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: