PMHNP, 15 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a dual-certified Pediatric & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience working with the pediatric population. I offer comprehensive, personalized care for children aged 3-17. As a mother myself, I understand the desire to protect our children from suffering and strive to create a life full of peace for them. I am deeply committed to helping children navigate mental and behavioral health challenges, offering compassionate care that promotes healing of both body and mind.
Initial evaluation includes a detailed medical history covering lifestyle factors, environmental influences, genetic components & risk factors for mental health disorders. We will discuss dietary choices, sleep & activity schedules, school performance, and stress levels, as well. If you desire to pursue a functional/integrative approach for your child, we will discuss potential ordering of specialty labs to identify: food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, toxicities that may affect behavior, and stool studies affecting the gut-brain axis. We can then discuss potential for prescribing or adjusting a combination of conventional evidence-based medications and/or natural supplements to augment treatment.
Utilizing an integrative approach combined with evidence-based practice, I look beyond just treating symptoms – I advocate for my patients, by promoting resilience & enhancing overall wellness through "whole-child" centered care addressing mental & behavioral health challenges. I want to bridge the gap for children and adolescents and meet them where they are in their life so that they may thrive.
I understand that children aren't just "small adults," which is why I provide specialized care tailored to each child's unique needs. I am able to evaluate & treat ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Education & Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiance, Sleep Issues, & Trauma/PTSD and am here to support your child's journey to mental wellness. My goal is to empower families, build relationships, and improve your child's quality of life through holistic care.
I work collaboratively with patient's and their families to educate about the neuroscience behind each diagnosis and the different medication options available that target the specific neurotransmitters involved to effectively improve the patient's symptoms. We will work as a team to try and find the right medication(s) and dosage(s) for symptom management for improved quality of life for the patient. I want to empower families and build trusting relationships through education and open communication. *** Able to prescribe controlled substances for ADHD in WA and NY ONLY ***
Utilizing an integrative approach combined with evidence-based practice, I look beyond just treating symptoms – I advocate for my patients, by promoting resilience & enhancing overall wellness through "whole-child" centered care addressing mental & behavioral health challenges. I focus on the root causes by examining the patient’s environment, diet, and lifestyle and aim to correct imbalances and deficiencies using supplements pharmaceutically.