I work with busy adults who are ready to get control of their mental health with safe and effective medication management. I will help you focus on what matters most for your recovery so that you can be on as few medications as possible and feel all the way well without experiencing intolerable side effects. I do not prescribe controlled substances. Hi, I'm Heather and I know how hard it can be to be human. Does this sound sound familiar? *Feeling overwhelmed. *Irritability, snapping at your loved ones, or wanting to withdraw. *Constant worried thoughts that you can’t control. *Distraction, struggling with focus, motivation, organization, or procrastination. *Knowing what you need to do but not knowing where to start *Feeling like a doormat and struggling to set boundaries *Not enjoying the things you used to enjoy *Tearfulness, sadness, or feelings of hopelessness *Worried thoughts *Anxiety that is keeping you from living your best life *Difficulty with sleep *Relationships struggles *Feeling “stuck” *Disappointment in yourself, feeling less than, or uncertain about what you want or need *Feeling like your mood and energy are on a roller coaster and you aren’t in the driver’s seat *Feeling like you don't have a future because of past traumas. I am a Nurse Practitioner for people who are tired of traditional healthcare encounters and want to work with a provider who takes the time to know them, hears and understands their concerns, and empowers them to take control of their mental health with realistic and actionable tools and resources. I partner with adults so that they can take control of their lives and stop feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Imagine having a healthcare experience that was unrushed, where you were heard and understood, and your provider was committed to helping you truly be well. I look forward to working with you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
At your first appointment, I will take the time to listen and understand what your experience has been, clarify your goals, and explore your symptoms. Together we will create a plan that considers your needs as a whole person. You will have plenty of time to ask questions and the patient portal makes it easy to connect between sessions when needed.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Clients who enjoy working with me are ready to be well. They have often been frustrated by traditional healthcare and are ready to work with a provider who will take the time to explain why they are experiencing stress and distress and be able to offer a variety of tools to help them improve. I have over 21 years experience in healthcare. You are not alone and you can be well.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I help adults who are tired of being "stuck" and are impatient to feel better get results faster through intensive, holistic treatment. My focus is on helping you understand how medication can be a useful part of your treatment plan. Whether you are new to medication or just not having a good experience finding the right fit, my goal is to help you feel all the way well with as few medications as possible. You deserve to have a provider who will take the time to listen and understand your experience, including what has worked and not worked. Together we will determine if medication will be helpful, what medication will work best, and additional ways you can improve your mental health. Medication can be safe, effective and tolerable when you work with a provider that takes the time to listen to your concerns.
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Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a patient-led, focused, mindfulness technique that allows the brain to heal itself. Not only can Brainspotting help the brain heal from trauma and nervous system dysregulation, but Brainspotting can also help you if you feel “stuck” so that you can achieve clarity, growth, and peace.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy isn’t just about learning more about yourself, with ACT you will experience the freedom of releasing struggle and leaning into your values through intentional and WORKABLE ACTION.
Motivational Interviewing
In motivational interviewing, I work with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood and anxiety symptoms to help them become curious about their struggles from a solution-oriented focus. With kindness and empathy, together we explore the mental health challenges you face and the steps you can take to change your course and improve your outcomes. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based approach that has been shown to be helpful for a variety of conditions and situations-including the contributing factors to stress and overwhelm, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression. Because at its heart, motivational interviewing is respectful communication, it works well in a telehealth format and can be helpful for health, fitness, nutrition, parenting, substance abuse, risk-taking behaviors, sexual health concerns, and medication success.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Focusing on solutions and clearly determining and communicating your goals, hopes, and aspirations can help you find your path to success and mental wellbeing. What would your life be like without the stress and challenges at hand?
Trauma Informed Care
When we experience trauma, our brain (along with the rest of our body), tries to protect us. Unfortunately, this is not always a helpful long-term strategy and unprocessed trauma can lead to re-experiencing the event in unexpected and unwanted ways when seemingly minor trauma triggers occur. In addition, trauma can lead to changes in your baseline thought processes and behaviors, including how you behave in relationships.