I have been a healthcare provider for almost 20 years. Access to mental health care can be challenging for many, especially vulnerable populations, such as pregnant or postpartum people as well as other marginalized groups. I became a nurse midwife and worked in that capacity for over a decade. I then decided to complete my psychiatric nurse practitioner degree due to the need that exists for behavioral health providers nationwide, especially for special populations.
My care approach centers on empathy, joint decision-making, and patient empowerment. Clear, open lines of communication are also important to a healthy provider-client relationship; I want to work with clients who are invested in their health and have a desire to work as a team to achieve their goals.
It is important to me that my clients feel we are forming a partnership where we will work together to improve their overall health. I provide a lot of education regarding options and guidelines for treatment and hope that my clients feel they are empowered in their decision-making. I utilize screening tools, written patient education, and a thorough intake interview in order to get to know my patients and provide them with information they can refer back to.
