Mental health care is a partnership, not a one size fits all prescription.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’m passionate about getting to know the person behind the diagnosis and understanding how mental health intersects with every part of life. My approach is warm, compassionate, and holistic, with treatment plans built around your individual needs, values, and goals.

While I am fresh to the the Nurse Practitioner role, I bring with me over 10 years as an RN, and 15+ in healthcare. I have seen firsthand how mental health intersects with physical health and wellbeing. My fresh perspective as a new provider mixed with my strong medical foundation and in-depth psychopharmacology knowledge gives me confidence in knowing I can address your needs.

I especially enjoy working with women, children, and adolescents, but I welcome all walks of life. I value the relationships I’m able to build with my patients over time. Mental health treatment isn’t simply about managing symptoms; it’s about helping you feel more like yourself, build resilience, and create a life that feels meaningful to you.

If you’re going through a difficult season, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Sometimes, finding the light begins with having someone willing to walk alongside you.

Meet Kayla

A woman with long, wavy red hair, smiling, wearing a black shirt and a brown jacket, standing in front of a white brick wall.

Kayla Ferguson, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Your Questions, Answered

  • Also known as a PMHNP, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who has received specialized psychiatric training. They can prescribe medications and guide treatment for mental health disorders.

  • You can be seen through two formats- one through iCare, a group practice with a physical office in Tacoma as well as virtual. The other through Headway for virtual appointments only.

  • Follow the links to Headway or iCare, or check out the list on the “Get Started” page. Self-pay is also available at iCare.

  • The first appointment will be a lot of questions about you and your mental health history. It might feel like a lot, but it will help paint a picture of who you are and how we can best address your needs. After the first appointment, you can expect our meetings to be more conversational and less of a Q&A.

  • Like a warm blanket and a hot cup of coffee (or cocoa). Bettering your mental health is hard work, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. We can still have some occasional fun, warm conversation, and comfy vibes while we do the work. You are putting yourself out there and doing hard things, the least I can do is provide a comforting, judgement-free environment.

  • Please call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 988, or report to the nearest emergency room. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.