I earned my bachelor's degree from the Univerity of Texas at Arlington and later graduated from Maryville University with my doctorate in nursing practice with a focus on Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner as well as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I serve both children/adolescents as well as adults at our clinic, providing a foundation for lifelong mental health.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Whether it is an in-person or a telehealth assessment/appointment you will be treated with dignity and respect in a welcoming environment. I believe in educating patients not only on the diagnosis and treatment but to help establish a foundation of understanding of WHY the treatment is important and what the expected medication responses are as well as HOW those medications work.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I believe in being purposeful when prescribing medications, not simply targeting a diagnosis but the root of the symptom while avoiding as many side effects/adverse reactions as possible. I utilized evidence-based tools throughout my assessments as well as proven clinical guidelines when treating patients. Most importantly I listen and work WITH the patient to formulate a treatment plan that works for them.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am very comfortable treating depression, bipolar, ADHD, and anxiety disorders in both children/adolescents as well as in adults. I have experience working with community health here in Austin, specifically serving the child/adolescent population.