As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, BC with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders, to assist the client in coordinating and managing their mental health necessities, using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to the clients’ culture. I focus on cost effective and solid evidence-based practice, providing effective and innovative whole health care for the people and community I serve. Services provided include, but are not limited to, performing an all-inclusive physical and mental health assessment of the client's mental status, history of violence, suicidal or self-harm behavior, substance use, trauma, social and developmental history; psychiatric disorders and treatment by integrating Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology interventions. As an independent psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the health and wellness-illness continuum and lifespan: children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population in the community. More so, to strengthen our community and improve the lives of our clients by delivering excellent health and human services tailored to meet their needs.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Bringing a humanistic philosophy of holistic care to the clinic for both mind and body and an abiding commitment to individualized, personalized, comprehensive care for patients.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Psychotherapy explores thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and seeks to improve an individual’s well-being. Psychotherapy paired with medication is the most effective way to promote recovery. Medication does not outright cure mental illness. However, it may help with the management of symptoms. Medication paired with psychotherapy is the most effective way to promote recovery.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
ADHD Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Chronic Impulsivity Coping Skills Depression Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Emotional Disturbance Grief Hoarding Life Coaching Life Transitions Medication Assisted Therapy Medication Management Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Relationship Issues School Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sleep or Insomnia Stress Substance Use Suicidal Ideation Trauma and PTSD