As a dedicated and compassionate dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am driven by a passion for empowering individuals to achieve optimal wellness. With expertise in treating patients across the lifespan, I provide comprehensive care for a range of mental health disorders, as well as specialize in internal medicine for adults. My extensive experience has equipped me with a unique understanding of mental health conditions and the development of successful individualized treatment plans. I am committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care and arming individuals with the tools and resources necessary to thrive.
During our initial meeting, we will begin with introductions before delving into the particular obstacles you are encountering. This process entails a 45-minute to 1-hour conversation with targeted questions meant to help better understand the challenges you have faced in the past and present. This process will enable me to develop a customized plan for our subsequent sessions.
I excel in active listening, effective communication, building connections, and fostering a secure and accepting atmosphere for clients to grow into their fullest potential. Additionally, I have many years of experience providing different treatments to clients, which gives me a unique perspective on various treatment options and effective plans based on the individual. Ultimately the goal is cultivating a supportive and unbiased space for clients to evolve into their optimal selves.
I enjoy collaborating with individuals from various backgrounds. Clients who are motivated to enhance themselves, yet lack the necessary resources to achieve their objectives, or clients looking for medication management, are ideal clients. Clients who struggle with feelings of stagnation, stress, and uncertainty regarding their personal life, mental well-being, medications, or professional paths are also ideal.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective psychotherapy that aims to modify negative or unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors. In my practice, I have utilized diverse forms of CBT with great success. The selection of CBT methods depends on the individual client, and may involve techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, guided discovery, or questioning. CBT has proven beneficial for clients dealing with various conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and substance abuse. Let's discover how CBT can assist you in overcoming personal or mental health challenges.
Utilizing Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), I have assisted individuals in addressing self-criticism with self-kindness and compassion, aiming to enhance their psychological well-being. An essential aspect of this approach involves helping individuals recognize that cognitive biases/distortions are influenced by many factors, including genetics and the environment. With CFT, we can promote an individual's cultivation of compassion motivation and instill the practice of compassionate behaviors to activate self soothing systems.