Book a therapist or psychiatrist in Parkville, MD covered by Aetna

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have witnessed how mental illness can negatively impact physical health. I have dual certification in family and psychiatric care which contributes to a better understanding of the mind-body connection.

I operate on the belief that you possess the inherent capacity for growth and healing; my role is simply to provide the guidance and support necessary to facilitate that journey. My goal is to offer a safe, peaceful space where you feel truly heard and accepted as you navigate life’s ups and downs

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Certified (LCSW-C) with extensive experience working in inpatient, group, individual, and couples therapy settings. My background has given me a deep understanding of how people heal both in crisis and in everyday life. In addition to my clinical training, I’m also a certified yoga instructor, which informs my appreciation for the mind-body connection. As a mother, I bring empathy, real-world perspective, and a grounded approach to the challenges my clients face. Together, these experiences shape the holistic, compassionate, and active way I show up in the therapy room.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing and mental health care.I’m passionate about supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, and life transitions with thoughtful, personalized care. I value creating a calm, welcoming space where you feel respected, supported, and truly heard.

I am a licensed neuropsychologist who holds the perspective that everyone has a vibration that needs to be heard and understood. With that as a central principle, I invite you to explore your right to be well through the process of being heard. While various forms of psychological assessment have been a large part of my practice for more than 20 years, I have found that my experience in this area has been useful in helping provide practical solutions to problems as well as insights. In this way, I make use of various treatment approaches to foster a sense of acceptance, validation, and clarity.

I believe that therapy is a step up in one's life.

I admire people who want to make a positive change in their lives. I meet people where they are in their lives. I work on positive, realistic goals with my clients.

I have a multiracial and multicultural background. We all have an untold story to tell, and I am ready to hear it. I am a firm believer in happiness and the beauty of life. I fully embrace the principle that each one of us has the right to a happy, beautiful, and meaningful life. I am dedicated to helping you and your family find happiness and live your best life.

My career has included time as a social worker, helping patients and families navigate cancer and traumatic brain injuries; and as a therapist, supporting individuals in pursuit of better mental health. Along the way, I began facilitating ad-hoc stress relief practices for my colleagues in the helping professions. I began to see that the healthcare workers, teachers, first responders, veterans and so on, were struggling with their own well-being while working tirelessly to serve others. Most of us are serving in helping roles in more than one area of our lives, beyond our work, we are caregivers, parents, volunteers, etc. While this can be rewarding, it can also be exhausting, overwhelming and lonely. It can lead many of us into a state of 'dis-ease.' I would love to help you find your way back to your WHOLE self.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or the heavy impact of trauma or PTSD? As a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in MD, VA, and D.C., I bring over 20 years of nursing experience to your care. I specialize in providing individualized-centered care and a holistic approach, combining expert medication management with various psychotherapies to address your mind, body, and spirit. My extensive experience includes working with teens, adults, and the military population and their families, focusing on conditions like depression, anxiety, anger management, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and general mood disorders. I am passionate about guiding you toward complete inner healing and a happier life. I accept Aetna, CareFirst, and UnitedHealthcare through Headway. Click my website link now to verify benefits and schedule your first step