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I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I work with adults on medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and related concerns. All visits are virtual, so you can meet with me from anywhere in New York. If you're dealing with anxiety that won't let up, a mood that's been low for too long, or trouble focusing that's affecting your work, you don't need to have it all figured out before we talk. That includes if you've tried medication before and it didn't feel right.

I listen first. Before we talk about medication, I want to understand what your days actually look like: how you're sleeping, what stress you're carrying, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then we make a plan together. I'll explain my thinking in plain language, go over your options and possible side effects, and respect your preferences, including if you'd rather start slow or keep medications to a minimum. Along the way we'll use short check-in questionnaires so we can both see whether things are actually improving instead of guessing. No question is too small and this is a judgement free space.

Our first visit is a longer appointment. We'll talk about what's been going on, your history, and what you want to feel different. Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. By the end, you'll have my honest read on what's happening, a starting plan, and a clear sense of what comes next. If medication makes sense, we'll talk it through before anything is prescribed. If it doesn't, I'll tell you that too.

Most people leave the first visit feeling like someone finally took the time to understand the whole picture.