Karina Campos, APN-BC
Founder & Lead Clinician, Neurokin
"My patients aren't problems to solve. They're
people who deserve to be understood."
About Karina
Karina Campos is the founder of Neurokin and the clinician you'll see across all three visits of any evaluation. She's an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APN-BC), ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), and DEA-licensed for full-scope prescribing in New Jersey and New York.
Karina has been working in the neurology field since 2006 — first as a bedside nurse for over a decade in hospital neurology settings caring for patients with severe cognitive and psychiatric conditions, then since 2015 as a nurse practitioner. That career arc — from bedside care through complex hospital neurology to specialty private practice — is rare among adult ADHD and autism providers, and it's part of why Neurokin's evaluations have the depth they do.
What changed her career direction was her own diagnosis. In her late 30s, after years of suspecting something but never quite finding the right framework, Karina was diagnosed with ADHD. Soon after, she recognized the same patterns in her two sons, both of whom were identified as AuDHD (autistic and ADHD). Her husband Rod has ADHD. ADHD runs in the family — and her clinical work since has been shaped by knowing what it's like to be on the other side of an evaluation, looking for someone who'll take your experience seriously.
Her practice today specializes specifically in adult ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and chronic migraines. She holds the ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider credential through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), and a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine from the National Headache Foundation.
Karina sees patients in person at the Westfield NJ office and the Midtown Manhattan office, plus telehealth across all five licensed states — New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, Florida, and California.
Why This Work
In Karina's words.
I came to ADHD evaluation late — like a lot of my patients. The clinician who finally diagnosed me did it the right way: she took the time, she asked the right questions, and she didn't dismiss the things I'd been told weren't real. That experience changed how I think about clinical work.
Adult neurodivergent patients have usually spent years being told their experience doesn't fit the textbook, that they 'don't seem' autistic or ADHD, that they're 'too successful' to have a real condition. By the time they get to me, they're often exhausted from advocating for themselves in healthcare settings that weren't built for them.
My job is to take the time to actually understand what's been going on — not just what fits a checklist. To map the strengths alongside the challenges. To explain things in plain language. To build a care plan that fits your actual life. And to keep showing up after the diagnosis, because the relationship is what makes the work matter.
I do this work because I've been on the other side of it. And because the people who finally get to a clinician who listens — that's the moment that changes things.
— Karina Campos, APN-BC
- APN-BC — Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (2015)
- ADHD-CCSP — ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards)
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (National Headache Foundation
- DEA-licensed for prescribing in New Jersey and New York
- Licensed for telehealth across NJ, NY, DC, FL, and CA
- MS — New York University, 2015 (Adult Gerontology, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track)
- BSN — Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2006
- RN — 2006
- 2006-2015 — Bedside neurology nurse in hospital settings
- 2015-2023 — Adult Gerontology NP, growing expertise in ADHD, autism, and headache disorders
- 2023-present — Founder and lead clinician at Neurokin, focused on adult ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and chronic migraines
How Karina Practices
Time, then conclusions.
Every Neurokin evaluation includes about five hours of clinical time across three visits. Karina takes that time because adult ADHD and autism evaluation can't be done in 30 minutes. The depth is the work.
Specifics over generalities.
Karina's notes from your visits are detailed — not because of insurance billing requirements (we don't deal with that), but because the specifics of your experience are what build the actual diagnostic picture.
Strengths alongside challenges.
Most evaluations focus only on what's wrong. Karina maps both — what's hard, and what's working. Both inform the care plan
Plain language, always.
When Karina explains your diagnosis at Visit 3, she does it in plain English. Not jargon. Not rushed delivery. The clarity of the explanation is part of the care.
Where We Practice
NJ & NY
Full Care
Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing prescribing.
DC, FL & CA
Diagnostic & Care Plan
Comprehensive evaluation and a written care plan that you'll use with your local prescriber.
Some Client Testimonials & Feedback
Schedule an Appointment with Karina
If you're ready for evaluation that takes your experience seriously, the next step is booking your initial consultation. Karina sees patients in-person at our Westfield NJ and Midtown Manhattan offices, plus telehealth across all licensed states.
Your Questions About Karina, Answered (FAQ)
Who is Karina Campos?
Karina Campos is the owner, founder, and lead clinician at Neurokin, a specialized medical practice dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming care. She is a highly experienced nurse practitioner who specializes in the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and personalized treatment of adults with ADHD and Autism. Karina founded Neurokin out of a deep personal and professional passion, aiming to create the exact kind of respectful, thorough, and validating healthcare environment that she felt was missing for late-identified neurodivergent adults navigating the traditional medical system.
What are Karina's qualifications and credentials?
Karina holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and is a board-certified APRN. She carries advanced certifications as an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), an Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist (ECDCS), and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH).
What is Karina's clinical approach to ADHD and Autism?
She utilizes a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming framework. She seamlessly combines objective cognitive testing tools with a deep clinical respect for your lived experience.
Does Karina have lived experience with ADHD or Autism?
Yes. Karina was formally diagnosed with ADHD in her late 30s, and her son is also diagnosed with ADHD. This profound personal experience navigating a late-in-life diagnosis and parenting a neurodivergent child directly informs her clinical empathy.
What does neurodiversity-affirming care mean to Karina?
It means officially recognizing neurological differences as natural human variations. She focuses entirely on targeted support, building accommodations, and fostering self-understanding instead of attempting to "fix" her patients.
How long has Karina been practicing?
Karina has worked in the neurology field since 2006. She spent over a decade as a bedside registered nurse caring for complex psychiatric and cognitive conditions before earning her Master's degree in 2015.
What specialties does Karina focus on?
She focuses heavily on late-identified adult ADHD and Autism, the overlapping psychiatric conditions associated with chronic masking, and specialized headache medicine (including Botox treatments for chronic migraines).
Can I schedule an appointment with Karina?
Yes. You can book an initial consultation or a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation with her directly through our secure online scheduling portal.
What should I expect in my first appointment with Karina?
You can expect a collaborative, unhurried conversation. She will carefully review your developmental history, current daily challenges, and inherent cognitive strengths in a highly safe, validating clinical environment.
How does Karina approach treatment planning?
She builds highly personalized plans based on exactly how your specific brain operates. This often includes precision medication management, lifestyle adjustments, and targeted environmental accommodations.
