Hi! I’m nationally board certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed in NY and NM. I received my master’s degree from Stony Brook University. Having worked in the field of mental health for over 9 years at a variety of settings, I specialize in the fields of child/adolescent psychiatry and addictions medicine. I’ve presented work at international conferences both in mindfulness for those struggling with substances, and a modified version of cognitive behavioral therapy for youth. Additionally I practice yoga and meditation to enhance both my professional practice and personal quality of life.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session I will be gathering the information for a full psychiatric evaluation to determine diagnosis and safety concerns. I will offer recommendations for furthering treatment and provide an outline of what I can offer as a psychiatric prescriber. My goal is to create a safe space for developing a trusting and therapeutic relationship to meet the needs and goals of my patient.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe wellness can be acheived by anyone and that it starts with a trusting relationship between patient and provider. I use a combination of medication management with a variety of psychotherapy models to help people better understand themselves and empowering them to make positive change in thier life expeirence.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with patients that want to be active in their treatment and ready to collaboratively make changes in their lives. I empathize with how overwhelming life can be at times, and understand how difficult and scary change can be. I want to support and lift up my patients to empower them to find their best selves. When working with children or adolescents, I think it is important to engage their families in their care and help them to better understand how to support their loved one.

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