Hello and welcome! As a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, I enjoy working with individuals across the entire human lifespan and carefully take into consideration every individual’s cultural, social, economic, sexual, and religious values when developing a treatment plan. My specialties include mood and psychotic disorders, ADHD, dual diagnosis, and much more. I look forward to collaborating with you on your journey towards mental health.
I believe that you are the author of your own life. My goal is simply to create a safe space where you are seen, heard, and are equipped to make the right decisions for your mental health so you can live your best and most authentic life now.
I understand how relationship between the mind, body, and spirit is essential to maintaining overall wellness.
I enjoy working with clients who are frustrated with the rigid healthcare system, dealing with an assortment of feelings, and trying to get to the underlying root of their issues. My clients are not only open to exploring medication options but also eager to put in the work towards bettering their mental health and coping skills through therapy and making healthier lifestyle choices.
I often use this technique with clients struggling with addiction or who have difficulty managing their health. I believe all clients are autonomous and have ability to come to their own conclusions about the changes they want to make in their lives. My role is to help them move through the emotional stages of change necessary to find their motivation with empathy and compassion.
If I notice that my client is feeling overwhelmed during our session, I will incorporate mindfulness meditation into our session. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
When I work with clients, I consider the whole person which includes seeing their positive characteristics and potential for growth and understanding their personal sense of their behavior. My goal is to help them learn how to use their instincts to find wisdom, growth, healing, and fulfillment.
As a woman of color, I inherently understand how every individual's background and belief system as it relates to their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or other important elements that make up someone’s culture and identity. Therefore, I know how to not only respect the differences in the opinions, values, and attitudes of various cultures but also provide the most effective treatment for a particular client.