I originally started a career in clinical psychology. Once I completed an APA internship in psychology, I decided to return to school to study advanced nursing in psychiatry. I made this decision in hopes of expanding my education, training, and experiences in an effort to offer holistic mental health services to a broader population. Overall, my clinical and wide-ranging educational experience has been essential to helping me shape and open my perspective of how I approach and conceptualize mental health and wellness in each unique individual I have the pleasure to treat.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The intake process is simple and timely; there will be a few forms and consents sent to you to complete. The session will be conducted thought video conferencing. The first appointment is a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation that lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. If medication is prescribed, you are scheduled for a follow-up appointment in one or two weeks for 15 to 30 minutes. During the follow-up sessions, you can expect a discussion on topics that promote mental health and holistic wellness, such as exercise, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, management of psychosocial stressors, relaxation techniques, and self-care. Together we will create goals that will address your overall mental wellbeing and support continued health.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
The treatment methods that I currently utilize are cognitive behavioral therapy and integrative or holistic therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The areas that are my biggest strengths include holistic treatment and stress management.