I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of combined substance abuse counseling, mental health and nursing practice. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Many times we have the solution to our own concerns and counseling and or medication may be a part of the solution. My interests include those living with HIV/AIDS and our LGBTQIA+ community. I have specialized training in addiction and recovery.
Mental health care doesn't need to be complicated or full of barriers. My approach is a recovery oriented model to promote resilience and empowerment, whether that be through the use of psychiatric medications, therapy, or a combination of both.
The first question you will hear from me is 'how can I help?'. We will work together to establish a working relationship defined around your needs and goals. I listen and apply empathy in a non-judgmental way to solve problems. I believe that the helping relationship is based on safety and mutual trust.
