Elke Kraus, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing at Hunter College, New York. Ms. Kraus has over 20 years of experience in practicing as an advanced nurse practitioner in the outpatient setting, as well as in holistic health in various areas of practice She has worked at Bellevue Hospital Center as a registered nurse. Elke’s approach to treating mental health concerns is by providing a calm, supportive environment for clients with a variety of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. She builds rapport with her clients by active listening which fosters a caring and receptive space in which to examine their individual needs, allow them to heal, and optimizes their potential for growth.