Catherine Permin DNP-APRN, LLC

Dr. Catherine Permin, DNP, APRN, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in mental health care for diverse patients across the lifespan. She provides culturally responsive, inclusive, patient-centered care to people of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Born into a Danish family and raised in France, Dr. Permin developed a strong appreciation for cultural diversity. After traveling globally while working in the horse industry, she settled in central Kentucky. Dr. Permin speaks French, Spanish, Danish, and English. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Permin provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, evidence-based medication management, and comprehensive treatment planning using an individualized, collaborative approach. She has more than 20 years of primary care experience as a family nurse practitioner. Dr. Permin is dedicated to health equity, reducing barriers to mental health care, and addressing disparities affecting marginalized communities. Patient advocacy is central to Dr. Permin’s approach. She provides compassionate, affirming, and stigma-free mental health care that respects each patient’s identity, values, goals, and lived experience. She strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and accepted. Her commitment is to improve access to timely, effective mental health treatment while promoting dignity, autonomy, and optimal outcomes for each patient.