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I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). I specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex psychiatric conditions across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults. I am an advocate for the Southeast Asian community, the Military/Veteran community, the LGBTQ+ community, the neurodivergent community, and individuals with severe mental illness. I am experienced in providing holistic and evidence-based treatment for conditions related to mood, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and focus/concentration issues. I provide a client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to treatment. I offer transparent decision-making by being a partner in addressing mental health concerns in the various settings.
In our first session together, we'll start with introductions and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will guide us in creating a tailored medication treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Since 2009, I have provided care in psychiatric-mental health as an RN and since 2019 I have provided psychotherapy and medication management as an PMHNP-BC supporting people across the lifespan in every setting. I have developed skills to support people from a person-centered approach to meet their goals of living life at their best.
I value supporting children, teens, adults, the LGBTQ+ community, the POC community, the Military/Veteran community, the neurodivergent community, and severe mental illness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT, a form of short-term, problem-focused therapy, helps clients identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that cause distress related to depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach to behavior change through open questioning, affirmation, reflection, and summarizing to make healthy life changes.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care allows patients to engage more fully in their health care, develop a trusting relationship with me as a provider, and improve long-term health outcomes.
Supportive
Supportive therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps people cope with life challenges and stressors. It can help with symptoms, self-esteem, and relationships.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation therapy is a form of evidence-based treatment that aims to provide individuals with information and support related to their mental health condition. It focuses on empowering patients and their families by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and resources to better understand, cope with, and manage their conditions.