I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Washington State University. I provide outpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan, including comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. My work focuses on anxiety, social anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and related conditions.
Care is structured, evidence-based, and outcome-focused. The process begins with a thorough assessment to define the clinical picture clearly rather than relying on assumptions or isolated symptoms. Treatment decisions are built on that foundation and adjusted as objective response and functional changes become clear over time.
The approach is collaborative and direct. You are involved in decisions, with clear explanations of options, expected benefits, and limitations. Care is not passive or provider-driven; it requires active participation, accountability, and consistent follow-through to produce meaningful change.
An integrative psychiatry framework is used to address multiple contributors to mental health. This includes targeted medication management when indicated, combined with psychotherapy approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, and motivational interviewing. Biological, behavioral, and lifestyle factors are considered together, with interventions selected based on measurable impact rather than preference alone.
The focus remains on conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders. Treatment is not limited to symptom reduction. The objective is improved cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, and day-to-day functioning, with sustained stability over time.
The first session is structured to establish clarity, safety, and direction. The focus is on a thorough diagnostic assessment, including current symptoms, psychiatric and medical history, prior treatments, and relevant life context. This process is direct and systematic, without rushing or reducing your experience to a checklist.
The environment is intentional: private, respectful, and grounded in building trust. You are given space to speak openly without judgment, while the conversation remains focused and clinically useful. Transparency is maintained throughout, so you understand how decisions are being made.
A collaborative approach is central. Findings are reviewed together, not imposed. Initial impressions, possible diagnoses, and treatment options are discussed in clear terms. If medication is appropriate, rationale, risks, and expected outcomes are explained. If not, alternative strategies are outlined.
By the end of the session, the objective is defined: a working understanding of what is contributing to your symptoms and a structured plan to address it. This may include measurable treatment goals, medication considerations, and therapeutic or behavioral strategies. The aim is not just identification of problems, but establishing a clear, actionable path forward.
