PMHNP, 12 years of experience
As a board-certified Nurse Practitioner-PMHNP I have experience in the management of a myriad of mental health related conditions and struggles. Upon completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, I opted to pursue additional advanced training as a Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Psychiatry and Mental Health. My in-depth experience in this field has immersed me into gaining a holistic approach in the treatment of individuals who are struggling with life situations and/or medical comorbidities; with a particular focus on adolescents, adults and families. An initial session with me will involve a preliminary evaluation to gain an insight on your life situations or any medical factors affecting your emotional health. Recommendations for treatment will stem from an understanding of how individual and family systems influence a person’s emotional needs and symptoms. This allows me to individualize and provide targeted treatment which may include medications. My goal is to provide mental health treatment inline with evidenced based practice guidelines keeping ethical approaches in mind while partnering with you to prioritize your mental wellbeing.
In our first session together, we'll dive into your specific challenges with a comprehensive initial evaluation as the foundation. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I am committed to partnering with you as you work on improving and maintaining your mental wellbeing. My areas of focus include: Mood disorders: Seasonal Depression, Major Depression, DMDD, Postpartum Depression, Bipolar disorder/manic-depressive, Dysthymia Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobia OCD and related conditions: Body dysmorphic disorder Symptoms from Intellectual/Developmental Conditions, Alcohol use related conditions, Traumatic Stress Disorders; Insomnia & Sleep related disorders; Non-mood psychotic disorders: Schizoaffective, Brief psychosis; Impulse control, Eating disorders, Conduct disorder Sessions offered for ages 10-11 ; 12 to 17, and Adults 18 to 65, and this is includes examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness visits.
Depressive disorders: Seasonal Depression, Major Depression, Postpartum Depression Symptoms stemming from Intellectual/developmental Conditions Anxiety Disorders: General Anxiety, Social anxiety, Panic disorder Psychosis: Schizoaffective Disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders: Bipolar Disorder, mood disorders, DMDD-disruptive mood, impulse control issues Eating Disorders: Binge eating, Anorexia Obsessive-compulsive disorders: OCD, body dysmorphic disorder Alcohol use related conditions except detox Acute Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders Insomnia/sleep related disorders including Night terrors ADHD symptoms (non-stimulants) Mental health concerns related to medical conditions Self Harming Groups: Adolescents/Teens ages 12 to 17, and Adults 18 to 64, Preteens Ages 10-11
I utilize supportive therapy when needed as a means to provide important recommendations.
My treatment methods include psychoeducation as it relates to mental health improvement and maintenance.