Great to meet you!
Hello, I'm Jennifer a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Born and raised in Smyth County, Virginia, Jennifer is proud to serve the same Southwest Virginia community she has always called home.
Jennifer is passionate about helping patients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health concerns. She values building genuine therapeutic relationships and creating individualized treatment plans that support long-term healing, resilience, and overall wellness.
As a lifelong resident of rural Appalachia, Jennifer understands the unique strengths and challenges of her community and is committed to expanding access to quality psychiatric care close to home.
Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys life on her family’s 30-acre farm with her husband, three children, and an eclectic collection of animals, including horses, a mule, silkie chickens, and her African Grey parrot, Oscar, who is often part of the office environment. In her free time, she enjoys riding her horses in the Appalachian mountains, camping, road trips with her family, and caring for her farm