Hi! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in California. I have over 13 years of experience. Having worked in the community field nursing specialty as a home visitor, I have been working with behavioral health clients for 6 years. I help adults, children, adolescents, and pregnant women/birthing persons who struggle with trauma, learning disabilities, and disconnected family relationships use their resilience and strengths to become the best version of themselves.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will start with brief introductions and then dive into your current challenges. This will help us create a successful tailored plan for us to work through in our follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked with populations that are culturally diverse and of all ages for the past twelve years, I have developed excellent listening skills. I use evidence-based methods to help you identify the root cause of your challenges. I will help you create a customized plan that will lead to measurable progress in self-empowerment and self-confidence.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with culturally diverse persons seeking professional mental health services. I love clients who want to be a better person for themselves and understand the importance of setting goals by prioritizing their mental health. My clients are eager to improve themselves but need the coping mechanisms and emotional tools to make these goals a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, and hopeless about their circumstances.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Twelve years of using solution focused brief treatment with self-reflection and behavior change focus using homework assignments and role play.
Supportive
Over eight years of motivational interviewing and supportive therapy, helping clients use their strengths in problem-solving.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I incorporate implicit bias education in my practice, which helps reinforce cultural humility with my clients.
10 ratings with written reviews
August 25, 2025
She listens to all my concerns and offers helpful solutions. She is helping my daughter feel better and enjoy things she hasn't really done with much enthusiasm for months. Also, she is very kind and patient.
June 26, 2025
I am so thankful I was connected to Ms. Williams-Forde. She is an awesome human being. If I could select all the adjectives given listed to describe her, I definitely would. She listens & creates a safe space for sure. I look forward to sessions with her.
May 24, 2025
It was a relief to finally find a provider who can manage my daughter's medications. She asked good questions and offered good advice . I really found her very easy to talk to.