Psychiatry in Lexington, Kentucky Teri Toohey, Nurse Practitioner

Teri Toohey helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across Kentucky manage mental health conditions with personalized, compassionate medication management at LifeStance Health. She takes time to understand each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, creating thoughtful treatment plans that promote stability, improved functioning, and long-term well-being.

Teri specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also supporting individuals with a broad range of mental health concerns. Her care approach blends clinical expertise with practical strategies, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques when appropriate. She works with children and adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, tailoring care to each stage of life and offering additional support for concerns such as bipolar disorder, OCD, and school avoidance.

She is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. Teri recognizes that this transition can be a vulnerable time and focuses on providing consistent follow-up care, medication stabilization, and guidance to help patients safely reintegrate into their daily routines with confidence.

Teri also has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and first responders. She is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive environment where patients feel supported and understood.

Outside of her clinical work, Teri enjoys spending time with her three children, family, and two dogs. She also loves attending musicals and concerts, thrifting, crafting, and listening to audiobooks.