PMHNP, 7 years of experience
With over 7 years of clinic experience, I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed in New York. I render hope for individuals battling mental illness and substance abuse. With a profound commitment to healing, I offer tele-therapy services, leveraging technology to reach those in need regardless of location. My approach transcends traditional boundaries, fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood and supported on their journey to recovery.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
My approach transcends traditional boundaries, fostering a therapeutic environment where patients feel understood and supported on their journey to recovery.
I love working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their life, family, and careers.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique I use daily in my practice to effectively support clients in making meaningful changes in their lives.
One memorable experience involved working with a patient suffering from severe social anxiety. Through CBT, we focused on identifying and challenging distorted thoughts related to social interactions, engaged in gradual exposure exercises to feared social situations, and applied relaxation techniques to manage anxiety. Over time, the patient experienced a significant reduction in social fears, increased their participation in social activities, and reported an overall improvement in quality of life.
One notable experience involved working with a young adult diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through structured psychoeducational sessions, I explained the nature of the disorder, the importance of mood monitoring, and the role of medications and therapy. By involving the patient’s family, we created a robust support system knowledgeable about how to help manage the condition and recognize early signs of mood shifts. This comprehensive approach resulted in better symptom management, fewer hospitalizations, and an overall improved quality of life for the patient.