I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering patient-centered care to people of all ages. Throughout the 20 years I have worked in mental health, I have worked with individuals in all stages of the therapeutic journey. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders and OCD, in addition to other conditions.
I aim to create a partnership with patients to foster the ownership I believe people should have in their treatment. I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach to maximize the potential benefits that can be achieved through treatment. With respect to prescribing medications, My philosophy is the appropriate amount of medications at the lowest dose necessary to achieve the best response.
My goal is for patients to leave the first session feeling heard, supported and empowered. Initial sessions focus on your current reasons for reaching out, as well as discussing past experiences that may be relevant to existing concerns. After assessing all information, a collaborative plan discussing possible treatment options, therapy and/or medication, and supporting education will be established once agreed upon.
