"The crucial point is: by changing ourselves, we change the world. As we become more loving on the inside, healing occurs on the outside. Much like the rising of the sea level lifts all ships, so the radiance of unconditional love within a human heart lifts all of life.”
Dr. David Hawkins
Cypress Psychiatry Value...
Prioritizing mental health is not only viewed as normal but is seen as a crucial aspect of leading a healthy and fulfilling life.
People from all backgrounds have access to mental healthcare that respects their unique experiences, life circumstances, and inherent worth.
Fostering emotional growth, meaningful relationships, and a sense of connection and completeness facilitates joy and happiness.
Upholding ethical practices rooted in empathy, compassion, and mutual respect.
Remaining open to feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
Cypress Psychiatry Envisions a Society Where…
Prioritizing mental health is not only viewed as normal but is seen as a crucial aspect of leading a healthy and fulfilling life.
People from all backgrounds have access to mental healthcare that respects their unique experiences, life circumstances, and inherent worth
Fostering emotional growth, meaningful relationships, and a sense of connection and completeness facilitates joy and happiness.
The Cypress Psychiatry Philosophy
I am Mary Katherine, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who embraces the unique journey of each individual. I combine psychodynamic insights with a holistic biopsychosocial approach to offer each client personalized care.
To optimize each client’s quality of life according to their own intrinsic values, I provide practical and evidenced-based treatment plans.
I meet you where you are and provide a “down to earth,” open, and supportive atmosphere where you can talk human to human. I am honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Background and Education
I was born and raised in East Texas and received my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Prior to that, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Texas at Tyler and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Management from Texas Christian University.
Experience
My nursing experience includes both neurology and emergency medicine. I have also had the pleasure of working in long-term care, practicing geriatric psychiatry, and treating those with chronic severe mental illness.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, painting, being outside in nature, and playing chess with my family.
Mary Katherine Richey, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Mary Katherine Richey is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and supervised by psychiatrist, Dr. Israel Calzada.
She has earned and maintained membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Chapter Lota Nu and Chapter Lota Mu, as well as Phi Kappa Phi, Chapter 343.
She is also an enthusiastic member of P.E.O. International (Philanthropic Educational Organization), an organization with a mission of helping women around the world advance through education.
