
Biography
Kelly Hobbs is a compassionate and empathetic board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 7 years of pediatric nursing experience spanning across the inpatient and outpatient settings. Kelly is passionate about delivering inclusive and affirming care to patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual identities, and gender identities. Her goal is to make patients and families feel safe, heard, and supported as they work together to develop a holistic plan of care.
Kelly is a Los Angeles native who holds a Bachelor’s in marketing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Ohio University. Her nursing career began with the Pediatric RN residency program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), where she went on to work in post-operative care and acute inpatient care. She transitioned to CHLA’s outpatient behavioral health clinic post-pandemic, spending more than 4 years working closely with patients and families during an ever-growing mental health crisis. She has experience with numerous developmental, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Kelly’s psychiatric training was across the lifespan, including her passion in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Department of Mental Health outpatient clinic at CHLA. She believes all youth deserve the opportunity to improve their mental health and thrive as their best and most authentic selves.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys hiking, traveling, coffee, and spending time with her fluffy white husky, Mochi.
Education
- Mount St. Mary’s University, B.S.
- Ohio University, M.A.
Certifications/specializations
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), CA
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Recent posts by
Kelly Hobbs, PMHNP
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Understanding Teen Substance Use: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Families
Teen substance use poses unique challenges. Learn the warning signs, why teens experiment with drugs, and how to find treatment…
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Best Antidepressant for Teens: Evidence-Based Medication Solutions for Adolescent Depression
If your child is struggling with depression despite therapy, you may wonder what the best antidepressant for teens is. Here’s…
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ADHD and Depression: Understanding the Connection
Every year, millions of people turn to psychiatric care for help with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and major depressive…
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