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Meet Our Providers
Kristen A. Bransby D.N.P, CRNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS (she/her)
Dr. Kristen A. Bransby provides mental health services to pediatric and adolescent patients up to 21 years of age (no adults). By training and certification she is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. In addition, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice and focuses on always providing evidence-based medicine. Kristen is an Associate Teacher Professor at Penn State University’s Graduate School teaching nurse practitioner and doctoral students. Kristen believes in ongoing collaboration with patients and families to monitor patient progress and maintain a state of mental health equilibrium.
Kristen’s philosophy encompasses the belief that counseling builds lifelong skills and coping mechanisms, while psychopharmacology establishes balance to create an atmosphere to learn and put those skills into effect. She is committed to judgement-free therapeutic relationships.
Kristen predominantly works with children and adolescents up to 21 years of age with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and developmental concerns. In addition to patient care, Kristen’s passions are enjoying time with her family with a supportive husband, five children, and a golden retriever, mentoring, volunteering in the community, and advocating for patients and the profession.
Rachel Allen, PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, RN (she/her)
Meet Our Office Manager
Jennifer Keeble, M.Ed (she/her)
Jennifer Keeble is a kind person with a passion for mission-oriented work and extensive experience as a nonprofit executive.
Jennifer serves the community as the Project Coordinator for Good Collective. She leads organizational and efficiency efforts in supporting over 20 local nonprofits organizations.
Previously, Jennifer was the Development Manager for Upper Macungie Township Community Fund where she brought her experience in creating and deepening meaningful funder relationships. For seven years, Jennifer was the Founding Executive Director of Phantoms Charities, the charitable and educational nonprofit formed by the Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey organization. She felt especially fulfilled in serving children that are under-resourced and/or have a chronic illness or disability through engaging, impactful, and empowering programs.
Jennifer began her nonprofit career in 2011 at Communities In Schools of Eastern PA. Within a few short years, she gained promotions to become the Vice President of Operations where she provided guidance to school-based staff to support the area’s most vulnerable students by promoting caring relationships, a sense of belonging, health resources, and academic support. She enjoys writing and was proud to pen a book chapter in 2016.
Jennifer earned her Master in Education in Counselor Education from Penn State and Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Saint Joseph’s University. She is a certified school counselor and professional counselor.
Jennifer finds great joy in spending time with her husband and two boys. Her children have each survived unique medical journeys and her personal passion for serving medically fragile children has led her to volunteer roles within The Arc Alliance, American Heart Association, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Cherished Minds LLC
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PO Box 5163
Lancaster, PA 17606-5163
Via Telehealth to children and adolescents in Pennsylvania
Phone: 484-999-0973
Fax: 717-670-9973
If you need immediate help, please call 988, the 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or report to your local emergency department.