As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I have extensive experience in the management and treatment of a broad spectrum of mental health conditions. My clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based care, professional integrity, and a commitment to supporting each individual’s journey toward improved mental well-being. After earning my Bachelors Degree, I pursued graduate degree training as a Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Care. This advanced education and clinical exposure have allowed me to develop a holistic and person-centered approach to treatment, integrating biological, psychological, and social perspectives. My professional experience encompasses working with adolescents, adults, and families who are managing emotional difficulties, life transitions, and coexisting medical conditions. During an initial session, I conduct a comprehensive evaluation to understand the individual’s life circumstances, medical history, and emotional health. Treatment recommendations are developed from an understanding of how personal and family systems influence emotional needs and symptom expression. This individualized approach allows for targeted interventions, which may include psychotherapy, medication management, and supportive care strategies. My overarching goal is to deliver ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based psychiatric care while partnering with individuals to prioritize and sustain their mental wellness.
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 dedicated to partnering with you in your journey toward improving and maintaining optimal mental well-being. 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.
Mood disorders including Depression, Perinatal mental health, Seasonal Depression, Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Disorders - including Social Anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobia Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Symptoms from Intellectual/Developmental Conditions, Alcohol use, Traumatic Stress Disorders; Insomnia & Sleep related disorders; Non-mood psychotic disorders - Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, Brief psychosis; Impulse control: Oppositional defiant and Conduct disorders Sessions offered for ages Adolescents: Ages 10-17, and Adults 18 to 65, and this is includes examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness visits.
Supportive
I utilize supportive therapy when needed as a means to provide important recommendations.
Psychoeducation
My treatment methods include psychoeducation as it relates to mental health improvement and maintenance.