

Patchogue residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway, featuring 1,193 open-minded providers across the area. Serving Medford, Port Jefferson, and Bellport neighborhoods, sessions are available in-person or virtually with many covered by insurance.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with nearly 20 years of ICU nursing and oncology nurse practitioner experience, I understand the deep connection between physical and mental health.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering medication management. At this time I offer virtual sessions, with plans to add in‐person appointments in the near future. My approach is shaped by more than a decade of experience working in women's health as a nurse midwife. During that time, I realized how important it is to offer care that truly sees the whole person and honors their full experience. That background taught me how to sit with people in vulnerable moments, listen without rushing, and support them through real-life transitions with steadiness and compassion.
I am a warm, open-minded, and compassionate clinician who values collaboration and respect in every session. I provide both talk therapy and medication management, tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and goals. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a supportive, client-centered style, helping you navigate challenges while building resilience, personal strengths, and a sense of meaning in your life.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, ask questions about treatment, and feel empowered to make choices that support your mental health. Whether you’re seeking therapy, medication support, or both, I partner with you to develop a plan that works for your life, pace, and values.


Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Finding psychiatrists in Patchogue starts with knowing whether psychiatric care, therapy, or both fit what you are looking for. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship concerns. If you are looking for care related to anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and approach before you choose a first appointment.
In a smaller Long Island community like Patchogue, nearby in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you search for someone licensed in New York. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, session format, and how each bio describes communication style and areas of focus.
Psychiatric care in Patchogue can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs for psychiatry. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who match your needs, verify coverage for your plan, and see an estimated cost before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, and most take insurance, making it easier to compare bios, choose virtual or in-person care, and book directly when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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