Kennedy LaVille Thoren, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Specialty: Mental Health

Affiliation: Story County Medical Center

Joined Story Medical in: 2025

Certifications: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Education & Accomplishments: Dr. LaVille Thoren earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Iowa in May 2020. She is board‑certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is licensed to practice in Iowa.

Additional Information: Dr. Kennedy LaVille Thoren, DNP brings a compassionate and integrative approach to mental health care, supporting individuals across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. With a foundation in evidence-based practice and a strong belief in treating the whole person, she works collaboratively with patients to address emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric concerns in a way that honors their unique life experiences and goals.

Kennedy’s clinical background includes diverse experience in outpatient and acute care settings, where she’s provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and trauma-related conditions, with a focus on fostering resilience and empowerment.

Drawing on both her clinical training and a deep commitment to holistic care, she strives to create a therapeutic environment that emphasizes trust, collaboration, wellness, and personal growth.