Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We will dive into your current symptoms, situation, and history in this initial 60 minute visit, the "psychiatric evaluation." You'll complete some screenings to help guide our conversation and treatment approach, including the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screenings for depression and anxiety. We will discuss your childhood/upbringing, prior treatment for mental health conditions, family history of mental health disorders, current living situation, social relationships, appetite, sleep, alcohol and drug use, and more. Based on information gathered, I will be reviewing the DSM-5 (the guide book to diagnosing things like major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder) to see what diagnoses you may or may not qualify for. From there, we will discuss treatment options such as medications and/or therapy.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am compassionate, genuine, and my heart is in every patient encounter. I am told that I am a great listener and have great empathy for the patients I serve. I consider it such a privilege and honor to be even a small part of my patient's lives and stories.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with individuals who have struggled obtaining appropriate psychiatric treatment, whether that be the wrong diagnoses given over the years, or wrong medications prescribed. I look at this as a fresh opportunity to re-evaluate history and presentation and work together to develop a patient-centered plan of care.