I have worked in the healthcare industry over 20 years providing medical and psychiatry care. Over the years of providing medical care to my patients I realized that it was difficult to get patients to be compliant with their medical treatments if their mental health issues were not addressed first. I decided to study psychiatry so I can understand and provide care for both the mind and body.
I love interacting with people, learning about life experiences, helping them through tough times, and celebrating their successes. I am fascinated by the mind-body relationship and intrigued by continual advances in diagnosing and treating mental illness. The rewarding aspect of being a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner comes from taking each patient's unique situation and working with them to provide relief of their physical and mental suffering.
In order to ensure comfort throughout the appointment, I provide a relaxed atmosphere. Patients and their caregivers will leave the office educated on diagnoses, confident with treatment plans and with all questions or concerns answered.
