Donna G Shinn, APRN
Donna began her career in inpatient psychiatry at Yale Psychiatric Institute and Yale New Haven Hospital, later transitioning to outpatient mental health care. She brings a wealth of clinical experience to her work, providing medication evaluation and management for adult patients across a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and trust. Donna works closely with each patient to build a therapeutic alliance, helping them identify goals and develop strategies that support their mental health and overall well-being. She uses medication management as a foundation to prepare patients for deeper therapeutic work, promoting long-term stability and improved coping skills.
For Donna, the most rewarding part of her work is seeing patients recover and thrive—living fuller, healthier lives and enjoying stronger relationships.
Education
MSN, Columbia University, New York
BSN, Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, Connecticut
Licensure
Licensed in Connecticut
Specialties
Medication Evaluation and Management
Adult Psychiatry
Collaborative Treatment Planning

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