Kirsten Nelson (born October 3, 1970) is an American actress and director best known for her role as police chief Karen Vick on the TV series Psych.

Kirsten Nelson was born in Enid, Oklahoma and raised in Chicago.

[2] Nelson was a founding member of Chicago's Roadworks Theatre Ensemble before moving to Los Angeles in 1995.

[3][1][4] She is known for her starring role as Police Chief Karen Vick on Psych.

[5] Nelson's career includes roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (as Lorraine),[6] The O'Keefes (as Ellie O'Keefe),[7] Baby's Day Out,[8] The Fugitive,[9] Frasier,[10] Ally McBeal,[10] The West Wing,[11] Just Shoot Me!