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I believe everyone deserves great mental health care.

 

I offer a personalized, humanistic approach in acceptance of wherever you are in life.

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My style draws on mindfulness practices, especially compassion and radical acceptance. I practice genuine positive regard which means I intentionally see and reflect the best in you. 

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My clinical decision making relies on art and science. The art lies in listening closely and building connection to understand your lived experience, goals, and preferences. The science involves identifying accurate diagnoses and the most effective evidence based treatments that align with your values and needs.​​​​

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I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 14 years. Before this, I worked in a higher education startup coaching college students toward graduation, and later training new coaches. I draw on this practical strength-based approach in my work today.

 

Outside of work my biggest role is being a mom.

I don't love the dishes. I don't love the laundry. I do love the laughter and presence while skiing, biking, and being on the river with family and friends.

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About Firn

Firn. Yes... with an i!

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Firn is the point of transition and transformation in glacial snow.

The firn line is a measurement of a glacier's health.

It's a place of dynamic change. What will stay and solidify into next season and what will melt away?

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Similar questions are asked in mental health care.

What behaviors and mindsets strengthen and would serve you to solidify?

What limits you that we can work to shift so you can thrive? ​

 

I'm here to navigate this with you. 

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Seeking support to improve mental wellness is an act of bravery and agency. I respect that it can be hard. My commitment is to make your experience as easy, comfortable and positive as possible.

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Mountains, particularly snowy ones, are some of my best teachers.

My patients are too.

I'm grateful to walk beside both across life's everchanging terrain. 

About firn

About me

  • Post Masters Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health, Frontier University

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  • Masters in Nursing, Nurse Midwifery, Oregon Health & Science University

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  • Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University

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  • Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, Hamilton College

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  • School for International Training, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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  • ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

 

  • AMCB Board Certified Certified Nurse Midwife

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Education & Certifications

Firn Line Wellness LLC

Katie Farnsworth, PMHNP

Ph ​541-305-7645

Fax 541-229-1321

431 NW Franklin Ave. Ste 200
                      Bend, OR 97703

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