Family therapy and counseling in Yuma, AZ

I am a double board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience across the continuum of psychiatric care, including acute psychiatric emergencies, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, geriatric mental health, intellectual and developmental disability services, and healthcare management. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and am currently completing my Doctorate, reflecting my ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and lifelong learning.

Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and families navigating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, from situational anxiety and depression to severe and persistent mental illness. My clinical experience includes extensive work with schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma-related conditions, and mood instability across the lifespan. I am particularly experienced in caring for geriatric patients, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and patients with complex medication regimens requiring careful evaluation, simplification, and long-term stabilization.

I also work closely with college-aged patients and adults who are navigating academic pressure, career transitions, family dynamics, identity development, and the cumulative stressors that can emerge during periods of high responsibility or change. Many of my patients are high-functioning individuals who appear “put together” on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, rumination, intrusive thoughts, emotional dysregulation, or burnout. Others are managing chronic psychiatric illness while striving to maintain independence, relationships, and quality of life.

Learn to maximize your true potential. I focus on providing life skills that result in moving past feeling 'stuck' and the healing of legacy burdens. I can guide you through safe and healthy trauma healing, that last a lifetime. It is our just deserves to live a happy life with joy, hope, and success. Take the time to experience the joy of healing for yourself, the only thing you have to lose is that which no longer serves a purpose and gain a new way to living.

I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have extensive evidenced based training and provide couples counseling using Gottman Method Couples Therapy and many other therapeutic interventions. My goal is to help couples to rebuild a stronger foundation in their relationship; one in which they can experience true friendship, intimacy, and passion. In addition to working with couples and families, I work empathetically with individuals seeking a new path to personal development and emotional healing. I believe that each person has unique strengths and ideals that need to be supported and nurtured to create lifelong health and happiness. So, if you are currently feeling alone and isolated in your struggle and vulnerable while dealing with your personal traumatic experiences; childhood sexual trauma/molestation, intimate partner violence, verbal, and emotional abuse and workplace challenges; please reach out to me. If you are questioning your parenting and feel that you are failing in important life roles, please consider reaching out. You do not have to be alone.

As your therapist it is important for you to know that I am a practicing Christian and deeply rooted in my faith. I believe that one’s faith can be a source of strength while navigating difficult times. I can offer a Christian perspective in conjunction with evidence based therapeutic interventions if this is something you will find helpful. My goal is not to force my beliefs or practices onto you as I practice from a non-judgmental stance.

I am now Licensed in Arizona and Pennsylvania. My experience as a clinician is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I have worked with survivors of incest, sex trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. I am allied with consensual sex workers. Allied and part of LGBTQIA+ community.