Hi! My name is Kayla. I have been a nurse for 20 years and have been a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the past 3 years. I am here for you; to listen and to meet you where you are. Your mental health impacts every aspect of your life, health, and relationships. Take the time with me, to focus on you. Together we can discover opportunities for growth and find your full potential. Mental health is healthcare too.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and specific to your needs. I practice conservative medication management. This means we focus on finding the lowest effective dose of medication to manage your symptoms while minimizing side effects. I do not believe in over-medicating or rushing the process. Your input is vital; we will discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of every option so you always feel safe and informed about what goes into your body. I often utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, solutions focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy when appropriate to the context of our sessions. My methods include active listening and building a working partnership with you to help you meet your goals. My ideal client is an adult or high-achieving professional who feels completely drained by chronic anxiety, stress, or low mood. You are doing your best to keep up appearances, but inside, you are struggling to focus, sleeping poorly, and feeling disconnected from your life. You might be hesitant about psychiatric medication because you don't want to feel numb or lose your edge. Your goal is to find sustainable relief, restore your mental energy, and partner with a provider who listens to your concerns and respects your pace. I love collaborating with talk therapists. If you are currently in therapy, I will gladly partner with your clinician to ensure your medication and therapy goals align perfectly.
Are you tired of feeling like your mental health is a guessing game? Maybe you are struggling to focus through the day, waking up with a heavy sense of dread, or feeling like your current treatment plan just isn't working anymore. You want relief, but you also want to be heard, not just handed a prescription.As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I partner with you to find answers. My approach combines conservative, evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy. We look at the whole picture—your lifestyle, your goals, and your biology—to create a plan that helps you feel like yourself again. No judgment, no rushed appointments, and no cookie-cutter solutions.
