My journey includes over 15 years in the psychiatric field, complete with a Post Master's with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Cincinnati. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, I ensure that language barriers are broken. My multiculturalism has given me a better understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds. My practice primarily focuses on supporting adult and senior patients grappling with mood and personality disorders. My ultimate goal is to support you on your mental and emotional well-being journey, empowering you to live a more fulfilling and balanced life! I draw upon a blend of therapeutic modalities, integrating elements from Neuman's Systems Model to guide our work. This comprehensive approach empowers us to address the symptoms and underlying causes of distress, fostering resilience and promoting personal growth.
In the first session, I like to know my patient as much as possible, be open to questions, and start working as a team toward the patient's goals and emotional needs. Working together as a team, provider/patient, which is crucial to draw an effective treatment plan and foster the desired goals. In our sessions, you can expect a nurturing and respectful atmosphere where your experiences are met with empathy and understanding. Each person I am privileged to work with brings a unique story and needs to our sessions. I'm deeply committed to your healing journey and to accompany you on this path of self-discovery and growth.
I am compassionate, non judgmental, understanding, caring, and motivated to help my patient to thrive!
Treating individuals who want to work on their conditions and are motivated to pursue a balanced state of life is so rewarding as to help a person discover self regaining confidence and discovering another way to perceive life that is more positive and fulfilling.
I use supportive therapy with the inclusion of CBT and DBT techniques in all sessions even for medication management only.