I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a range of mental health concerns. I have particular experience treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, and emotional and behavioral concerns.
My approach to care is warm, compassionate, and individualized. I work with clients get to know them as a whole person, better understand their symptoms, identify what may be contributing to these symptoms, and develop a treatment plan that fits their unique needs and goals.
I value a holistic approach to mental health, as the mind-body connection is often much greater than we realize. Medications are just one piece of the puzzle—one tool in our toolbox. Medication management should work alongside therapy, accessible and useful coping skills, mindfulness, and a positive perspective to support optimal overall well-being.
I believe psychiatric care should feel like a partnership. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest, where they feel heard and supported throughout the treatment process, and where they are an active part of their treatment plan and fully involved in decisions about their care.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and have a conversation about what brings you in. We’ll talk about your current symptoms and concerns, but also what makes you YOU — your day to day life, relationships, stressors, trauma, strengths, and anything else that may be affecting your mental health. We’ll also discuss your goals for treatment and what you’re hoping to get out of our work together.
There’s no need to prepare or have anything figured out beforehand. My goal is for the first session to feel comfortable, open, and conversational. We’ll take our time getting to know each other and work together to determine what approach to treatment feels like the best fit for you.
